Check: ADBP-DC-001290
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC STIG:
ADBP-DC-001290
(in version v1 r0.1)
Title
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Cloud Synchronization must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
By default, Adobe online services are tightly integrated in Adobe Acrobat. When the Adobe Cloud synchronization is disabled it prevents the synchronization of desktop preferences across devices on which the user is signed in with an Adobe ID (including phones).
Check Content
Verify the following registry configuration: Using the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices Value Name: bTogglePrefsSync Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bTogglePrefsSync is not set to “1” and Type is not configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, this is a finding. Admin Template path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC > Preferences > 'Cloud Synchronization' 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\cServices Value Name: bTogglePrefsSync Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration > Administrative Template > Adobe Acrobat Pro DC > Preferences > 'Cloud Synchronization' 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-79389
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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 |