Check: ADBP-DC-000275
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC STIG:
ADBP-DC-000275
(in version v1 r0.1)
Title
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PDF file attachments must be blocked. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Acrobat Pro allows for files to be attached to PDF documents. Attachments represent a potential security risk because they can contain malicious content, open other dangerous files, or launch applications.This feature prevents users from opening or launching file types other than PDF or FDF and disables the menu option to re-enable.
Check Content
Verify the following registry configuration: Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for iFileAttachmentPerms is not set to “1” and Type is not configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, this is a finding. GUI path: Edit > Preferences > Trust Manager > In the 'PDF File Attachments' section > Verify 'Allow opening of non-PDF file attachments with external applications' checkbox is unchecked and greyed out (locked). If the box is checked and not greyed out (locked), this is a finding. Admin Template path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC > Preferences > Trust Manager > 'Allow opening of non-PDF file attachments with external applications' must be set to 'Disabled'. This policy setting requires the installation of the AcrobatProDC custom templates included with the STIG package. "AcrobatProDC.admx" and "AcrobatProDC.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively.
Fix Text
Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC > Preferences > Trust Manager > 'Allow opening of non-PDF file attachments with external applications' to 'Disabled'. This policy setting requires the installation of the AcrobatProDC custom templates included with the STIG package. "AcrobatProDC.admx" and "AcrobatProDC.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-79363
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Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-7 |
Least Functionality |