Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints must be disallowed (Internet zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI385 - Script initiated windows - Internet

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45296r1_rule Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints must be disallowed (Internet zone).

Vulnerability discussion

This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature. If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process.

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Fix text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

Pro Tips

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