Check: EX16-ED-000750
Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server STIG:
EX16-ED-000750
(in versions v2 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
The application must be configured to block and quarantine malicious code upon detection, then send an immediate alert to appropriate individuals. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited, to anti-virus and malware detection software. In order to minimize potential negative impact to the organization that can be caused by malicious code, it is imperative that malicious code is identified and eradicated. Applications providing this capability must be able to perform actions in response to detected malware. Responses include blocking, quarantining, deleting, and alerting. Other technology- or organization-specific responses may also be employed to satisfy this requirement. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection.
Check Content
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-TransportAgent "Malware Agent" If the value of "Enabled" is set to "True", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: & env:ExchangeInstallPath\Scripts\Disable-Antimalwarescanning.ps1
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-221266r879665_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-221266
Group Title: SRG-APP-000279
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001243 |
The organization configures malicious code protection mechanisms to perform organization-defined action(s) in response to malicious code detection. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SI-3 |
Malicious Code Protection |