Adobe Reader DC must block access to Unknown Websites.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-213173 | ARDC-CN-000030 | SV-213173r395811_rule | CCI-001166 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Because Internet access is a potential security risk, clicking any unknown website link to the Internet poses a potential security risk. Malicious websites can transfer harmful content or silently gather data. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000112, SRG-APP-000206, SRG-APP-000207, SRG-APP-000209, SRG-APP-000210 | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-22 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-213173r395811_chk)
Verify the following registry configuration:
Utilizing the Registry Editor, navigate to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms
Value Name: iUnknownURLPerms
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 3
If the value for iUnknownURLPerms is not set to “3” and Type configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-14406r276738_fix)
Configure the following registry value:
Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms
Value Name: iUnknownURLPerms
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 3