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DTBI115 - ActiveX controls and plug-ins must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
Information
This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone. ActiveX controls not marked as safe should not be executed. If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention. If you disable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running.Solution
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run ActiveX controls and plugins' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.See Also
https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Microsoft_IE9_V1R15_STIG.zip
Item Details
Audit Name: DISA STIG Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 v1r15
Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION
References: 800-53|SC-18(2), CAT|II, Rule-ID|SV-40590r1_rule, STIG-ID|DTBI115, Vuln-ID|V-6292
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: 40e28e597b98efc3dda05683e9c78cad600e5fcfb5a68581d75e3e13d9f25ae2