Title

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

Discussion

Download of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code.

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 1604 is REG_DWORD = 1 (Prompt = 1), 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 1604 to REG_DWORD = 1 (Prompt = 1).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6300r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6248

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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