Title

Java permissions for trusted sites zone are not disabled. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "High Safety" selected from down drop box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1C00 is REG_DWORD = 65536, (Decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> "Java permissions" will be set to “Enabled” and "High Safety" selected from down drop box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: Set the value 1C00 to REG_DWORD = 65536, (Decimal).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-16446r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6281

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