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Adobe Reader DC must block Flash Content.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-65775 | ARDC-CL-000045 | SV-80265r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Flash content is commonly hosted on a web page, but it can also be embedded in PDF and other documents. Flash could be used to surreptitious install malware on the end-users computer. Flash Content restricts Adobe Reader DC not to play Flash content within a PDF. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000112, SRG-APP-000206, SRG-APP-000207, SRG-APP-000209, SRG-APP-000210 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic Track Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-03-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-71845r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\2015\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bEnableFlash Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |