Word 2 and earlier binary documents and templates must be blocked for open/save.

From Microsoft Word 2010 STIG

Part of DTOO333 - Word 2 and earlier binary documents

Associated with: CCI-001662

SV-34095r1_rule Word 2 and earlier binary documents and templates must be blocked for open/save.

Vulnerability discussion

This setting allows you to determine whether users can open, view, edit, or save Word files with the format specified by the title of this policy setting.

Check content

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> File Block Settings “Word 2 and earlier binary documents and templates” must be “Enabled: Open/Save blocked, use open policy”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\word\security\fileblock Criteria: If the value Word2Files is REG_DWORD = 2, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> File Block Settings “Word 2 and earlier binary documents and templates” to “Enabled: Open/Save blocked, use open policy”.

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