Title

Word 6.0 binary documents and templates must be configured for block open/save actions. (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 6.0 binary documents and templates” to “Enabled: Open/Save blocked, use open policy”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-34097r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26656

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Expert Comments

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