Check: DTAM004
McAfee VirusScan Managed Client:
DTAM004
(in version v4 r10)
Title
The McAfee VirusScan message dialog parameters are not configured as required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This parameter notifies the user when a virus is detected.
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 Messages tab, locate the "User message:" label. Ensure the "Show the messages dialog box when a threat is detected and display the specified text in the message" option is selected. Criteria: If the "Show the messages dialog box when a threat is detected and display the specified text in the message" 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 Messages tab, locate the "User message:" label. Select the "Show the messages dialog box when a threat is detected and display the specified text in the message" option. Select Save.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-6469
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 |