Title

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

Discussion

ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites and they must be digitally signed.

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 1001 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 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 1001 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 3 (Disabled).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6339r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6277

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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