DTOO232 - Outlook Object Model scripts must be disallowed to run for shared folders.

Information

In Outlook, folders can be associated with custom forms or folder home pages that include scripts that access the Outlook object model. These scripts can add functionality to the folders and items contained within, but dangerous scripts can pose security risks.
By default, Outlook does not allow scripts included in custom forms or folder home pages for shared folders to execute. If this configuration is changed, users can inadvertently run dangerous scripts when using shared folders, which can put their computers or data at risk.

Solution

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2013 -> Outlook Options -> Other -> Advanced 'Do not allow Outlook object model scripts to run for shared folders' to 'Enabled'.

See Also

https://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/U_MS_Outlook_2013_V1R13_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(4), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001170, Rule-ID|SV-53899r1_rule, STIG-ID|DTOO232, Vuln-ID|V-17676

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 09b00a4c7da737fd811c091624521601d528f1b315a0644a428bdc32007fc26a