Title

The Software channel permissions is not set properly for the Internet Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Software Channel permissions must have level of protection based upon the site being accessed.

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 1E05 is REG_DWORD = 65536 (High Safety), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: Set the value 1E05 to REG_DWORD = 65536 (High Safety).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6313r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6257

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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