Include local directory path when uploading files to a server is properly set (Restricted Sites Zone).

From Internet Explorer 8 STIG

Part of DTBI860 - Local directory paths - Restricted

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25721r1_rule Include local directory path when uploading files to a server is properly set (Restricted Sites Zone).

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This policy setting controls whether or not the local path information will be sent when uploading a file via a HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information will be sent when uploading a file via a form. By default, path information will be sent.

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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Include local directory path when uploading files to a server” will be set to “Enabled” and “Disable”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 160A to REG_DWORD = 3.

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