Check: ARDC-CN-000345
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG:
ARDC-CN-000345
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r2)
Title
Adobe Reader DC must enable FIPS mode. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The application must implement cryptographic modules adhering to the higher standards approved by the federal government since this provides assurance they have been tested and validated.
Check Content
Verify the following registry configuration: Note: The Key Names "bFIPSMode" is not created by default in the Adobe Reader DC install and must be created. Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\AVGeneral Value Name: bFIPSMode Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bFIPSMode is not set to “1” and Type configured to REG_DWORD does not exist, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the following registry value: Note: The Key Names "bFIPSMode" is not created by default in the Adobe Reader DC install and must be created. Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\AVGeneral Value Name: bFIPSMode Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213193r400876_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213193
Group Title: SRG-APP-000514
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002450 |
The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SC-13 |
Cryptographic Protection |