V-254490
CAT IIWindows Server 2022 must preserve zone information when saving attachments.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 1
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 1
Check Text
The default behavior is for Windows to mark file attachments with their zone information.
If the registry Value Name below does not exist, this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "2", this is not a finding.
If it exists and is configured with a value of "1", this is a finding.
Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\
Value Name: SaveZoneInformation
Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000002 (2) (or if the Value Name does not exist)
Fix Text
The default behavior is for Windows to mark file attachments with their zone information.
If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Attachment Manager >> Do not preserve zone information in file attachments to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 2
- Release
- 8
- Rule ID
- SV-254490r991589_rule
All Occurrences
This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)
| Ship | Hull # | Source File | Status | Assigned To | Scan Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAB BASELINES | BASELINE | SCHR-P3-DP-001_WinServer2022_V2R7_20260305-133436.cklb | Unassigned | 2026-03-05T13:34:36 | View in Context |