Check: WN16-CC-000420
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG:
WN16-CC-000420
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r1)
Title
Attachments must be prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds.
Check Content
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: DisableEnclosureDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> RSS Feeds >> "Prevent downloading of enclosures" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224949r991589_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224949
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |