Check: DTOO321
Microsoft Office System 2013 STIG:
DTOO321
(in version v1 r9)
Title
Encrypt document properties must be configured for OLE documents. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This policy setting allows a document's properties to be encrypted. This applies to OLE documents (Office 97-2003 compatible) if the application is configured for CAPI RC4. Disabling this setting will prevent the encryption of document properties, which may expose sensitive data.
Check Content
Verify the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Microsoft Office 2013 >> Security Settings "Encrypt document properties" is set to "Enabled". Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\common\security Criteria: If the value “EncryptDocProps” is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.
Fix Text
Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 -> Security Settings "Encrypt document properties" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-52757r4_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-26704
Group Title: DTOO321 - Encrypt document properties
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002476 |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of organization-defined information at rest on organization-defined system components. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-28(1) |
Cryptographic Protection |