Check: ARDC-CN-000080
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG:
ARDC-CN-000080
(in versions v2 r1 through v1 r2)
Title
Adobe Reader DC must disable Acrobat Upsell. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Products that don't provide the full set of features by default provide the user the opportunity to upgrade. Acrobat Upsell displays message which encourage the user to upgrade the product. For example, Reader users can purchase additional tools and features, and Acrobat Reader users can upgrade to Acrobat Professional.
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: bAcroSuppressUpsell Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bAcroSuppressUpsell 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: bAcroSuppressUpsell Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213182r395853_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213182
Group Title: SRG-APP-000141
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 |