Details
Set this to false to disable checking for updated versions of the Extensions/Themes. Automatic updates from untrusted sites puts the enclave at risk of attack and may override security settings.
Solution
Windows group policy:
1. Open the group policy editor tool with 'gpedit.msc'.
2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesMozillaFirefoxExtensions
Policy Name: Extension Update
Policy State: Disabled
macOS 'plist' file:
Add the following:
Linux 'policies.json' file:
Add the following in the policies section:
'ExtensionUpdate': false
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.
References
- 800-53|CM-7a.
- CAT|II
- CCI|CCI-000381
- Rule-ID|SV-251549r807119_rule
- STIG-ID|FFOX-00-000005
- Vuln-ID|V-251549
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