Adobe Reader DC must block access to Unknown Websites.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Because Internet access is a potential security risk, clicking any unknown website link to the Internet poses a potential security risk. Malicious websites can transfer harmful content or silently gather data. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000112, SRG-APP-000206, SRG-APP-000207, SRG-APP-000209, SRG-APP-000210
- ID
- SV-213173r395811_rule
- Version
- ARDC-CN-000030
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the following registry value:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms
Value Name: iUnknownURLPerms