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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG Ver 2, Rel 2 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
SCAP 1.2 Content:
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Download SCAP 1.2 Content - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG Benchmark - Ver 2, Rel 2
- Author: Defense Information Systems Agency
Supporting Resources:
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Download Standalone XCCDF 1.1.4 - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG - Ver 2, Rel 1
- Defense Information Systems Agency
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Download GPOs - Group Policy Objects (GPOs) - October 2024
- Defense Information Systems Agency
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Download Automated Content - SCC 5.10.1 Windows
- Defense Information Systems Agency
Target:
| Target | CPE Name |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader:10.1.1 (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG
- Checklist ID:
- 666
- Version:
- Ver 2, Rel 2
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Final
- Authority:
- Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Original Publication Date:
- 04/22/2016
Checklist Summary:
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC incorporates capabilities other than just a PDF reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC incorporates an interface to Adobe’s document cloud and Adobe’s online services. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has two product tracks: Continuous and Classic. This STIG was written for the Continuous track. ? The Continuous track provides updates for new features, security and platform enhancements, and bug fixes when available in a silent update. ? The Classic track does not provide new features in the updates. Updates, security and platform enhancements, and bug fixes are only available on a quarterly basis. There are two ways to verify which Adobe Acrobat Reader DC product track is installed: ? The Continuous track is installed by default on C:\\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC or navigate to Programs and Features >> Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. ? With the Classic track, the user has the option to install on any directory: <Drive Letter>:\\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader 2015 or navigate to Programs and Features >> Adobe Acrobat Reader MUI. The Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG was written for the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and a default install. The Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track STIG was also written for a Windows environment and published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. This document is meant for use in conjunction with the Windows Operating System (OS) STIG and any appropriate STIG(s) applicable to the system.
Checklist Role:
- Office Software
Known Issues:
Not Provided
Target Audience:
Developed for the DOD. This checklist has been created for IT professionals, particularly Windows system administrators and information security personnel. The document assumes that the reader has experience installing and administering applications on Windows-based systems in domain or standalone configurations.
Target Operational Environment:
- Managed
- Specialized Security-Limited Functionality (SSLF)
Testing Information:
Not Provided
Regulatory Compliance:
DoDD 8500.1
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
Not Provided
Disclaimer:
It must be noted that the guidelines specified should be evaluated in a local, representative test environment before implementation within large user populations. The extensive variety of environments makes it impossible to test these guidelines for all potential software configurations. For some environments, failure to test before implementation may lead to a loss of required functionality.
Product Support:
Not Provided
Point of Contact:
Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. DISA Field Security Operations (FSO) will coordinate all change requests with the relevant DoD organizations before inclusion in this document.
Sponsor:
Not Provided
Licensing:
Not Provided
Change History:
moved to FINAL - 6/7/2016 added Benchmark - 07/18/2017 Updated URL to reflect change to the DISA website - http --> https Moved to FINAL - 08/29/2017 resource title correction updated to v1,r3 - 02/16/18 Updated to FINAL - 3/18/2018 updated to v1,r4 - 4/25/18 Updated to FINAL - 5/25/18 Updated to v1,r5 - 7/24/18 null Updated to FINAL - 9/4/2018 Updated benchmark - 10/25/18 Updated to FINAL - 11/26/18 Updated URLs - 6/4/19 Updated URLs - 6/17/19 Updated URLs - 8/9/19 Added GPO file as per DISA - 8/5/2020 updated GPO file - 10/29/2020 Updated resources per DISA - 5/25/21 updated URLs - 7/28/2021 updated SCC tool per DISA - 9/16/2021 Updated GPO per DISA - 5/2/22 null Updated GPO per DISA - 5/29/22 null Updated SCC per DISA - 6/14/22 Updated GPO per DISA - 8/1/22 null SCC - 10/13/22 Updated resource per DISA - 10/26/22 updated GPO file - 11/7/22 updated GPO file - 1/31/2023 updated URLs - 2/6/2023 updated SCC content - 3/9/2023 Updated GPO per DISA - 5/1/23 updated SCC content - 6/22/23 updated SHA - 7/27/23 Updated GPO per DISA - 7/31/23 Updated GPO per DISA - 8/21/23 Updated SCC per DISA - 9/21/23 Updated GPO per DISA - 11/2/23 Corrected SHA discrepancy - 11/3/2023 updated GPO package - 1/31/24 SHA - 2/7/24 Updated SCC Resources - 4/19/24 Updated Resources - 06/10/2024 Resource Updated - 08/27/2024 Updated SCC and GPO Resources - 12/09/24
Dependency/Requirements:
| URL | Description |
|---|---|
| https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/pdf/U_Adobe_Acrobat_Reader_DC_STIG_V1_Release_Memo.pdf | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC STIG Release Memo |
References:
| Reference URL | Description |
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