Title

The Userdata persistence is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

No perseistant data should exist and be used in the Restricted sites zone.

Check Content

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 1606 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1606 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6377r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6307

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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