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internet zone
About this tag
The internet zone tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about how Windows and Microsoft applications treat files and websites originating from the internet. Recent threads highlight security changes that affect file handling, such as the October 2025 update that blocks File Explorer's Preview pane for internet-marked files to prevent NTLM credential leaks. Older threads reference vulnerabilities in Microsoft Dynamics AX and SharePoint that could be exploited via specially crafted URLs or websites, with Internet Explorer's Internet Zone settings playing a role in mitigating cross-site scripting attacks. The tag is relevant for users and IT professionals managing security policies, file behavior, and browser zone configurations in Windows environments.
Microsoft’s silent October security push intentionally stopped File Explorer from rendering the Preview pane for files Windows marks as having come from the Internet — a defensive hardening designed to close an attack path that could leak NTLM authentication material, but one that landed with...
Severity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V1.0 (June 12, 2012): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics AX Enterprise Portal. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if a user clicks...
Severity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2011): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves five privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint and Windows SharePoint Services. The most...