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The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-46577 DTBI114-IE11 SV-59441r1_rule DCMC-1 Medium
Description
ActiveX controls not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-02-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-50347r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.