Title

The Java Permissions is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Java must have a level of protection based upon the site being browsed.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "High Safety". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1C00 is REG_DWORD = 65536, (High Safety), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "High Safety". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: Set the value 1C00 to REG_DWORD = 65536, (High Safety).

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Vulnerability ID: V-6281

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