Title

The Navigate sub-frames across different domains is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Frames that navigate across different domains are a security concern because the user may think they are accessing pages on one site while they are actually accessing pages on another site.

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 1607 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 1607 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6374r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6304

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Expert Comments

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