STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

Flash player activation must be disabled in all Office programs.

DISA Rule

SV-223309r508019_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223309

Group Title

SRG-APP-000488

Rule Version

O365-CO-000027

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> Block Flash activation in Office documents >> Enabled >> Block all activation to "Enabled" (Block all activation).

Check Contents

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> Block Flash activation in Office documents >> Enabled >> Block all activation is set to "Enabled" Block all activation.

Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Common\COM Compatibility

If the value for COMMENT is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223309

Documentable

False

Rule Version

O365-CO-000027

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> Block Flash activation in Office documents >> Enabled >> Block all activation is set to "Enabled" Block all activation.

Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Common\COM Compatibility

If the value for COMMENT is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4099

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