Title

The McAfee VirusScan delete infected file parameter is not configured as required. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This parameter controls if infected files are deleted.

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 "Actions available to user:" label. Ensure the "Delete files" option is selected. Criteria: If the "Delete files" 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 "Actions available to user:" label. Select the "Delete files" option. Select Save.

Additional Identifiers

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Vulnerability ID: V-6472

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Expert Comments

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