Title

The Download signed ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Internet Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Active X controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites.

Check Content

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Download signed ActiveX controls" 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 1001 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

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Vulnerability ID: V-6243

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Expert Comments

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