Check: DTAM105
McAfee VirusScan Managed Client:
DTAM105
(in version v4 r10)
Title
The McAfee VirusScan heuristics macro viruses parameter is not configured as required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This setting requires on-access scanning to "Find unknown macro threats" based on heuristic problem solving techniques.
Check Content
From the ePO server console, select Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select the Policies tab, select from the product pull down list VirusScan Enterprise 8.7.0. Locate in the Category column the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Ensure the "Find unknown macro threats" option is selected. Criteria: If the "Find unknown macro threats" option is selected, this is not a finding.
Fix Text
From the ePO server console, select Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select the Policies tab, select from the product pull down list VirusScan Enterprise 8.7.0. Locate in the Category column the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown macro threats" option. Select save.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-14627
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001242 |
The organization configures malicious code protection mechanisms to perform real-time scans of files from external sources at endpoints as the files are downloaded, opened, or executed in accordance with organizational security policy. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SI-3 |
Malicious Code Protection |