Adobe Acrobat Pro XI PDF file attachments must be blocked.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-75267 | ADBP-XI-000275 | SV-89947r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Acrobat Pro allows for files to be attached to PDF documents. Attachments represent a potential security risk because they can contain malicious content, open other dangerous files, or launch applications. This feature prevents users from opening or launching file types other than PDF or FDF and disables the menu option to re-enable. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Pro XI Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-75051r3_chk ) |
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| Verify the following registry configuration: Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\11.0\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for iFileAttachmentPerms is not set to “1” and Type is not configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-81883r2_fix) |
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| Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\11.0\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |