Adobe Reader DC must disable 3rd Party Web Connectors.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-65787 | ARDC-CL-000075 | SV-80277r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| When 3rd Party Web Connectors are disabled it prevents the configuration of Adobe Reader DC access to third party services for file storage. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic Track Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-02-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-66469r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the following registry configuration: Note: The Key Name "cServices" is not created by default in the Adobe Reader DC install and must be created. Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\2015\FeatureLockDown\cServices Value Name: bToggleWebConnectors Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for bToggleWebConnectors is not set to “1” and Type configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-71857r1_fix) |
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| Configure the following registry value: Note: The Key Name "cServices" is not created by default in the Adobe Reader DC install and must be created. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\2015\FeatureLockDown\cServices Value Name: bToggleWebConnectors Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |