The Download signed ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI112-Download signed ActiveX - Restricted Sites

Associated with IA controls: DCMC-1

SV-45326r1_rule The Download signed ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

Vulnerability discussion

ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. Signed code is better than unsigned code in that it may be easier to determine its author, but it is still potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Download signed ActiveX controls" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

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