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Adobe Reader DC must prevent opening files other than PDF or FDF.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-64931 ARDC-CN-000035 SV-79421r1_rule Medium
Description
Attachments represent a potential security risk because they can contain malicious content, open other dangerous files, or launch applications. Certainly file types such as .bin, .exe, .bat, and so on will be recognized as threats. This feature prevents users from opening or launching file types other than PDF or FDF and disables the menu option. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000112, SRG-APP-000206, SRG-APP-000207, SRG-APP-000209, SRG-APP-000210
STIG Date
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-03-08

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-71623r1_fix)
Configure the following registry value:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown

Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1