Check: WNDF-AV-000012
Microsoft Defender Antivirus STIG:
WNDF-AV-000012
(in version v2 r4)
Title
Microsoft Defender AV must be configured for protocol recognition for network protection. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This policy setting allows the configuration of protocol recognition for network protection against exploits of known vulnerabilities. If this setting is enabled or not configured, protocol recognition will be enabled. If this setting is disabled, protocol recognition will be disabled.
Check Content
Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> Network Inspection System >> "Turn on protocol recognition" is set to "Enabled" or "Not Configured". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\NIS Criteria: If the value "DisableProtocolRecognition" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding. If the value does not exist, this is not a finding. If the value is 1, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Defender Antivirus >> Network Inspection System >> "Turn on protocol recognition" to "Enabled" or "Not Configured".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213436r823044_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213436
Group Title: SRG-APP-000278
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 |