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V-254490

CAT II

Windows 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
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