Title

The Font download control is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Download of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. Files should not be downloaded from restricted sites.

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 1604 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 1604 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6363r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6295

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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