The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Site zone).

From Internet Explorer 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI114 - Initialize and script ActiveX-Restricted

Associated with IA controls: DCMC-1

SV-40588r1_rule The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Site zone).

Vulnerability discussion

ActiveX controls not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" to “Enabled” and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.

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