Title

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

Discussion

Java must have levels 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 -> Internet Zone -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable Java". 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 1C00 is REG_DWORD = 0 (Disabled = 0), 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 -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable Java". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: Set the value 1C00 to REG_DWORD = 0 (Disabled = 0).

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Vulnerability ID: V-6249

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