Security Best Practices

This section outlines some security best practices to consider when using KeyView.

  • Keep KeyView Up to Date. New releases may include security updates, including updates to third-party libraries. See Third-Party Library Upgrade Policy.
  • Protect the Temporary Directory. KeyView can write sensitive information to the temporary directory, so this location must be protected. See Protect the Temporary Directory.
  • Run KeyView with Minimal Privileges. In the event that a malicious actor causes KeyView to behave dangerously, the potential damage is limited if KeyView is running with fewer privileges. See Run PDF Export with Minimal Privileges.
  • Prevent DLL Pre-loading Attacks. When your application attempts to load the kvpdf shared library and it is not found, the Operating System may search various locations, which can lead to a DLL pre-loading attack. For ways to prevent this, see Mitigate Against DLL Pre-Loading.