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Custom Outlook Object Model (OOM) action execution prompts must be configured.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Custom actions add functionality to Outlook that can be triggered as part of a rule. Among other possible features, custom actions can be created that reply to messages in ways that circumvent the Outlook model's programmatic send protections. By default, when Outlook or another program initiates a custom action using the Outlook object model, users are prompted to allow or reject the action. If this configuration is changed, malicious code can use the Outlook object model to compromise sensitive information or otherwise cause data and computing resources to be at risk.

Property Value
Responsibility System Administrator

ID
SV-33587r1_rule
Version
DTOO247 - Outlook
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2010 -> Security -> Security Form Settings -> Custom Form Security “Set Outlook object model Custom Actions execution prompt” to “Enabled (Automatically Deny)”.