Hyperlink warnings for Office must be configured for use.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Unsafe hyperlinks are links that might pose a security risk if users click them. Clicking an unsafe link could compromise the security of sensitive information or harm the computer. Links that Office considers unsafe include links to executable files, TIFF files, and Microsoft Document Imaging (MDI) files. Other unsafe links are those using protocols considered to be unsafe, including msn, nntp, mms, outlook, and stssync.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Responsibility | System Administrator |
- ID
- SV-33469r1_rule
- Version
- DTOO194 - Office System
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 -> Security Settings “Suppress hyperlink warnings” to “Disabled”.