Title

The Access data sources across domains is not set properly for the Internet Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Access to data sources across multiple domains must be controlled 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 -> Internet Zone -> "Access data sources across domains" will be set to "Enabled" and "Disable". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value 1406 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Access data sources across domains" will be set to "Enabled" and "Disable". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: Set the value 1406 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

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Vulnerability ID: V-6250

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