Title

The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

ActiveX controls that are not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.

Check Content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1201 is REG_DWORD=3 (Disabled), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1201 is REG_DWORD=3 (Disabled).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6341r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6279

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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