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XCCDF
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000209
The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
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The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Unsigned code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. They must also be digitally signed.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>