The prompt to display level 1 attachments must be disallowed when closing an item.

From Microsoft Outlook 2013 STIG

Part of DTOO243 - Level 1 Attachment prompt

SV-53976r2_rule The prompt to display level 1 attachments must be disallowed when closing an item.

Vulnerability discussion

To protect users from viruses and other harmful files, Outlook uses two levels of security, designated Level 1 and Level 2, to restrict access to files attached to email messages or other items. Potentially harmful files can be classified into these two levels by file type extension, with all other file types considered safe.By default, Outlook completely blocks access to Level 1 files, and requires users to save Level 2 files to disk before opening them. If this configuration is changed, users will be able to open and execute potentially dangerous attachments, which can affect their computers or compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data.

Check content

Verify the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2013 -> Security -> Security Form Settings -> Attachment Security "Do not prompt about Level 1 attachments when closing an item" is set to "Disabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\outlook\security Criteria: If the value DontPromptLevel1AttachClose is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2013 -> Security -> Security Form Settings -> Attachment Security "Do not prompt about Level 1 attachments when closing an item" to "Disabled".

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