Title

IE Local zone security parameter is set incorrectly. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The Local zone must be set to custom level so the other required settings for the zone can take effect.

Check Content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value Currrentlevel is 0, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the value of registry HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 to Currentlevel is 0

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6279r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6229

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Expert Comments

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