Check: DTAM003
McAfee VirusScan Managed Client:
DTAM003
(in version v4 r10)
Title
The McAfee VirusScan on access scan parameter for floppy disks is incorrect. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This parameter controls the scanning of floppy disks.
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 General Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Scan:" label. Ensure the "Floppy during shutdown" option is selected. Criteria: If the " Floppy during shutdown " 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 General Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Scan:" label. Select the " Floppy during shutdown " option. Select Save.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-6468
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 |