Title

The Java Permissions is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Java must have level of protection based upon the site being browsed.

Check Content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1C00 is REG_DWORD = 65536, (High Safety), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1C00 is REG_DWORD = 65536, (High Safety).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6348r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6281

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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