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The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

An XCCDF Rule

Description

ActiveX controls not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.

ID
SV-223057r879630_rule
Version
DTBI114-IE11
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.