Title

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

Discussion

Java Applets 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 1402 is REG_DWORD = 1 (Prompt), 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 1402 to REG_DWORD = 1 (Prompt).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6319r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6261

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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