The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone.

From Internet Explorer 8 STIG

Part of DTBI113 - Download unsigned ActiveX - Restricted

Associated with IA controls: DCMC-1

SV-25637r1_rule The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone.

Vulnerability discussion

ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites and they must be digitally signed.

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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Download unsigned ActiveX controls" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 1004 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

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