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Adobe Reader DC must disable the ability to change the Default Handler.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Allowing user to make changes to an application case cause a security risk. When the Default PDF Handler is disabled, the end users will not be able to change the default PDF viewer.

ID
SV-213176r395850_rule
Version
ARDC-CN-000050
Severity
Low
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

Value Name: bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching