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Check: GEN006640

IRIX 6.5: GEN006640 (in versions v1 r1 through v1 r0.6)

Title

The system must use and update a virus scan program. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Check Content

Ask the SA if they are using a virus scan program and how often the definitions are updated. If there is no virus scan program installed or the definitions are older than seven (7) days, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install a virus scan tool. Ensure the virus signature definition files are no older than seven (7) days. Ensure the command line virus scan tool is run on a regular basis using a utility, such as cron.

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Vulnerability ID: V-12765

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CCI-001668

The organization employs malicious code protection mechanisms at workstations, servers, or mobile computing devices on the network to detect and eradicate malicious code transported by electronic mail, electronic mail attachments, web accesses, removable media, or other common means or inserted through the exploitation of information system vulnerabilities.

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