Adobe Reader DC must disable Service Upgrades.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| low | V-213187 | SRG-APP-000141 | ARDC-CN-000120 | SV-213187r395853_rule | 2021-06-22 | 2 |
Description
By default, Adobe online services are tightly integrated into Adobe Reader DC. Disabling Service Upgrades disables both updates to the product's web-plugin components as well as all services without exception, including any online sign-in screen.
ℹ️ Check
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\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices
Value Name: bUpdater
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
If the value for bUpdater is not set to “0” and Type configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, then this is a finding.
✔️ Fix
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\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices
Value Name: bUpdater
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0