Computer Configuration\Network\Internet Explorer\Internet Control Panel\Security Features\MK Protocol Security Restriction\Internet Explorer Processes| ID: oval:gov.nist.USGCB.ie8:def:31089 | Date: (C)2012-04-13 (M)2021-06-02 |
| Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
The MK Protocol Security Restriction policy setting reduces attack surface area by blocking the seldom used MK protocol. Some older Web applications use the MK protocol to retrieve information from compressed files.
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
| Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Product: |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 |
