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.