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Guide to the Secure Configuration of Firefox

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Disable JavaScript's Raise Or Lower Windows Capability

    JavaScript can configure and make changes to the web browser's appearance by specifically raising and lowering windows. This can be disabled by setting <code>dom.disable_window_flip</code> to <code...
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  • Firefox must be configured to not use a password store with or without a master password.

    The update check may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the PasswordManager key under policies to false.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Enable Firefox Pop-up Blocker

    The pop-up blocker can be enabled by setting <code>Default</code> key under <code>PopupBlocking</code> to <code>true</code> in <code>policies.json</code>. <code>Allowed</code> may be set to a list ...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Firefox private browsing must be disabled.

    Private browsing may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the DisablePrivateBrowsing key under policies to true.
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • Firefox search suggestions must be disabled.

    Search Suggestions may be disabled in an administrative policy by setting the SearchSuggestEnabled key under policies to false.
    Rule Medium Severity
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The content of the drawer really is up to you. It could have form fields, definition lists, text lists, labels, charts, progress bars, etc. Spacing recommendation is 24px margins. You can put tabs in here, and can also make the drawer scrollable.

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