Adobe Acrobat Pro XI access to websites must be blocked.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-75271 | ADBP-XI-000285 | SV-89951r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| PDF files can contain URLs that initiate connections to websites in order to share or get information. Any Internet access introduces a security risk as malicious websites can transfer harmful content or silently gather data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Pro XI Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-01-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-75055r2_chk ) |
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| Verify the following registry configuration: Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\11.0\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms\ Value Name: iURLPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for iURLPerms is not set to “1” and Type is not configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-81887r2_fix) |
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| Configure the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\11.0\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms\ Value Name: iURLPerms Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |