V-213186
CAT IIIAdobe Reader DC must disable the Adobe Welcome Screen.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 3
- Open
- 0
- Closed
- 3
Check Text
Verify the following registry configuration:
Note: The Key Name "cWelcomeScreen" 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\cWelcomeScreen
Value Name: bShowWelcomeScreen
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
If the value for bShowWelcomeScreen is not set to “0” and Type configured to REG_DWORD or does not exist, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the following registry value:
Note: The Key Name "cWelcomeScreen" 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\cWelcomeScreen
Value Name: bShowWelcomeScreen
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous Track Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 2
- Release
- 1
- Rule ID
- SV-213186r395853_rule
All Occurrences
This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)
| Ship | Hull # | Source File | Status | Assigned To | Scan Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89134_AdobeReaderDCContinuous_V2R1_20251217-200921.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:41.765624 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89108_AdobeReaderDCContinuous_V2R1_20251217-202743.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:15.734702 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92040/Checklist/MONT-WS-92040_AdobeReaderDCContinuous_V2R1_20251023-142113.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-01-14T12:57:25.224753 | View in Context |