Check: DTAM136
McAfee VirusScan Managed Client:
DTAM136
(in version v4 r10)
Title
The McAfee VirusScan detection of Adware is not configured as required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This setting is required to ensure that under the Unwanted Programs Policies, Adware is selected. This enables the detection of Adware on the system.
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 Unwanted Programs Policies. Select the policy associated with the Unwanted Programs Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Select categories of unwanted programs to detect:" label. Ensure the "Adware" option is selected. Criteria: If the "Adware" 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 Unwanted Programs Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the Unwanted Programs Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Select categories of unwanted programs to detect:" label. Select the "Adware" option. Select Save.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-14663
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |