Check: GEN006640
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server v11 for System z STIG:
GEN006640
(in versions v1 r12 through v1 r11)
Title
The system must use and update a virus scan program. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Virus scanning software can be used to protect a system from penetration by computer viruses and to limit their spread through intermediate systems. The virus scanning software should be configured to perform scans dynamically on accessed files. If this capability is not available, the system must be configured to scan, at a minimum, all altered files on the system on a daily basis. If the system processes inbound SMTP mail, the virus scanner must be configured to scan all received mail.
Check Content
Check for the existence of a virus scan tool to be executed daily in the cron file: # crontab -l With the assistance of the system administrator, ensure the virus definition signature files are not older than seven (7) days. If a virus scanner is not being run daily or the virus definitions are older than seven (7) days, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Install a virus scan tool. Ensure the virus signature definition files are no older than seven (7) days. Ensure the command line virus scan tool is run on a regular basis using a utility, such as cron.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-45967r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-12765
Group Title: GEN006640
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001668 |
The organization employs malicious code protection mechanisms at workstations, servers, or mobile computing devices on the network to detect and eradicate malicious code transported by electronic mail, electronic mail attachments, web accesses, removable media, or other common means or inserted through the exploitation of information system vulnerabilities. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |