Internet Explorer Processes for Restrict File Download must be enforced (Explorer).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI635 - File download processes - Explorer

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45234r1_rule Internet Explorer Processes for Restrict File Download must be enforced (Explorer).

Vulnerability discussion

In certain circumstances, websites can initiate file download prompts without interaction from users. This technique can allow websites to put unauthorized files on users' hard drives if they click the wrong button and accept the download. If you configure the Restrict File Download\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting to Enabled, file download prompts that are not user-initiated are blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you configure this policy setting as Disabled, prompting will occur for file downloads that are not user-initiated for Internet Explorer processes. Note: This setting is configured as Enabled in all environments specified in this guide to help prevent attackers from placing arbitrary code on users' computers.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> "Internet Explorer Processes" to "Enabled".

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