Check: 5.136
Windows XP STIG:
5.136
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
Title
Notify antivirus when file attachments are opened. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that antivirus programs are notified when a user opens a file attachment.
Check Content
If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_Current_User Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: ScanWithAntiVirus Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3
Fix Text
Configure policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> “Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-14881r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14270
Group Title: Attachment Mgr - Scan with Antivirus
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