Check: ARDC-CN-000315
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG:
ARDC-CN-000315
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r2)
Title
Adobe Reader DC must disable the ability to add Trusted Files and Folders. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Privileged Locations allow the user to selectively trust files, folders, and hosts to bypass some security restrictions, such as enhanced security and protected view. By default, the user can create privileged locations through the GUI. Disabling Trusted Files and Folders disables and locks the end user's ability to add folders and files as a privileged location prevents them from assigning trust and thereby exempting that location from enhanced security restrictions.
Check Content
Verify the following registry configuration: Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bDisableTrustedFolders Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bDisableTrustedFolders 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\DC\FeatureLockDown Value Name: bDisableTrustedFolders Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213188r400006_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213188
Group Title: SRG-APP-000380
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001813 |
The information system enforces access restrictions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-5 (1) |
Automated Access Enforcement / Auditing |