Check: ARDC-CL-000035
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic Track STIG:
ARDC-CL-000035
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r1)
Title
Adobe Reader DC must prevent opening files other than PDF or FDF. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Attachments represent a potential security risk because they can contain malicious content, open other dangerous files, or launch applications. Certainly file types such as .bin, .exe, .bat, and so on will be recognized as threats. This feature prevents users from opening or launching file types other than PDF or FDF and disables the menu option. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000112, SRG-APP-000206, SRG-APP-000207, SRG-APP-000209, SRG-APP-000210
Check Content
Verify the following registry configuration: Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\2015\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for iFileAttachmentPerms is not set to “1” and Type configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\2015\FeatureLockDown Value Name: iFileAttachmentPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213147r557349_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213147
Group Title: SRG-APP-000112
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-001166 |
The information system identifies organization-defined unacceptable mobile code. |
CCI-001169 |
The information system prevents the download of organization-defined unacceptable mobile code. |
CCI-001170 |
The information system prevents the automatic execution of mobile code in organization-defined software applications. |
CCI-001662 |
The information system takes organization-defined corrective action when organization-defined unacceptable mobile code is identified. |
CCI-001695 |
The information system prevents the execution of organization-defined unacceptable mobile code. |