Title

The Access data sources across domains is not set properly for the Local Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

The user must know when data access crosses sources to ensure the data is being received from a source that is known.

Check Content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value 1406 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 3 (Disabled), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value 1406 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 3 (Disabled).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6328r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6268

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Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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