Adobe Reader Enabled in Browser (Internet Explorer)

info Nessus Plugin ID 66517

Synopsis

The remote host has Adobe Reader enabled for Internet Explorer.

Description

Adobe Reader is enabled in Internet Explorer.

Solution

Disable Adobe Reader unless it is needed.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 66517

File Name: adobe_reader_enabled_in_browser.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 5/20/2013

Updated: 6/1/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:reader

Required KB Items: SMB/Acroread/Version