Title

The Download signed ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Local 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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value 1001 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: Set the value 1001 to REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6322r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6263

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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