Title

Word 97 binary documents and templates must be configured to edit in protected view. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting allows you to determine whether users can open, view, edit, or save Word files with the format specified by the title of this policy setting.

Check Content

Fix Text

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> File Block Settings “Word 97 binary documents and templates” to “Enabled: Allow editing and open in Protected View".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-34099r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26658

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Expert Comments

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