DTOO233 - Outlook Object Model scripts must be disallowed to run for public 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 allows scripts included in custom forms or folder home pages for public folders to execute. If users inadvertently run dangerous scripts when using public folders, their computers or data could be 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 public 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-53903r1_rule, STIG-ID|DTOO233, Vuln-ID|V-17675

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 44caae86940b7d6165f239dd4f81f42147823918e567b95896899abaaecd4372