Attachments must be prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-224949 | WN16-CC-000420 | SV-224949r569186_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-09-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26640r465749_chk ) |
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| 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 (F-26628r465750_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> RSS Feeds >> "Prevent downloading of enclosures" to "Enabled". |