Pop-up Blocker must be enforced (Restricted Sites zone).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-46691	DTBI500-IE11	SV-59555r1_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

Description

This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing. If you do not configure this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.

STIG	Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2017-02-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-50453r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.