Title

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

Discussion

The restricted zones is used for MS Outlook. This zone must be set properly to ensure Outlook is secured.

Check Content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1406 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1406 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6365r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6297

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.