Check: 5.134
Windows XP STIG:
5.134
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
Title
Preserve Zone information when saving attachments. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that file attachments are marked with their zone of origin allowing Windows to determine risk.
Check Content
If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_Current_User Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: SaveZoneInformation Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> “Do not preserve zone information in file attachments” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-14879r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14268
Group Title: Attachment Mgr - Preserve Zone Info
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