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Unsigned Category 1A mobile code must not be used in the application in accordance with DoD policy.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Use of un-trusted Level 1A mobile code technologies can introduce security vulnerabilities and malicious code into the client system. 1A code is defined as: - ActiveX controls - Mobile code script (JavaScript, VBScript) - Windows Scripting Host (WSH) (downloaded via URL or email) When JavaScript and VBScript execute within the browser they are Category 3, however, when they execute in WSH, they are 1A.

ID
SV-222618r961083_rule
Version
APSC-DV-002870
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the application so Category 1A mobile code is signed.