Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI126-Drag and drop or copy and paste-Restricted

SV-45213r1_rule Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

Vulnerability discussion

Content hosted on sites located in the Restricted Sites zone are more likely to contain malicious payloads and therefore this feature should be blocked for this zone. Drag and drop or copy and paste files must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.

Check content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files" must be "Enabled", and "Disable" selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 1802 is REG_DWORD=3, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

Pro Tips

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