Title

The Scripting of Java applets is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The Scripting of Java applets must have level of protection based upon the site being accessed.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Scripting of Java Applets" will be enabled and set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1402 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Scripting of Java Applets" will be enabled and set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 1402 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6380r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6310

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