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

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 1001 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\3 Criteria:Set the value 1001 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6293r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6243

Group Title:

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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