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McAfee VirusScan 8.8 Managed Client STIG

V1R2 · · · Published 26 Apr 2019 · 69 rules
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The McAfee VirusScan Managed Client STIG is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the NIST 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via e-mail to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.
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McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to enable on-access scanning at system startup.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
H
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM001
Vuln IDs
V-6453
Rule IDs
SV-55134r1_rule
For antivirus software to be effective, it must be running at all times, beginning from the point of the system's initial startup. Otherwise, the risk is greater for viruses, trojans, and other malware infecting the system during that startup phase. System Administrator
Fix: F-47991r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Enable on-access scanning:" label. Select the "Enable on-access scanning at system startup" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to scan boot sectors.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM002
Vuln IDs
V-6467
Rule IDs
SV-55135r1_rule
Boot sector viruses will install into the boot sector of a system, ensuring that they will execute when the user boots the system. This risk is mitigated by scanning boot sectors at each startup of the system. System Administrator
Fix: F-47992r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Scan:" label. Select the "Boot Sectors" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to scan floppy during shutdown.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM003
Vuln IDs
V-6468
Rule IDs
SV-55139r1_rule
Computer viruses in the early days of personal computing were almost exclusively passed around by floppy disks. Floppy disks would be used to boot the computer and, if infected, would infect the hard drive files as well. Although floppy drives have fallen out of use, it is still a good security practice, whenever the antivirus software allows, to enable the scanning software to scan a floppy disk at shutdown.System Administrator
Fix: F-47997r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Scan:" label. Select the "Floppy during shutdown" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to notify local users when detections occur.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTAM004
Vuln IDs
V-6469
Rule IDs
SV-55141r1_rule
"An effective awareness program explains proper rules of behavior for use of an organization's IT systems and information. Accordingly, awareness programs should include guidance to users on malware incident prevention, which can help reduce the frequency and severity of malware incidents. Organizations should also make users aware of policies and procedures that apply to malware incident handling, such as how to identify if a host may be infected, how to report a suspected incident, and what users need to do to assist with incident handling. Ensuring the antivirus software alerts the users when malware is detected will ensure the user is informed of the incident and be able to more closely relate the incident to actions being performed by the user at the time of the detection." System Administrator
Fix: F-48000r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Messages tab, locate the "User message:" label. Select the "Show the messages dialog box when a threat is detected and display the specified text in the message" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to prevent users from removing messages from the list.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM005
Vuln IDs
V-6470
Rule IDs
SV-55144r1_rule
Good incident response analysis includes reviewing all logs and alerts on the system reporting the infection. If users were permitted to remove alerts from the display, incident response forensic analysis would be inhibited. System Administrator
Fix: F-48001r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. 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. Uncheck the "Remove messages from the list" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to log the scan sessions.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM009
Vuln IDs
V-6474
Rule IDs
SV-55145r1_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems.System Administrator
Fix: F-48004r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log to file:" label. Select the "Enable activity logging and accept the default location for the log file or specify a new location" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies log file size must be restricted and be configured to at least 10MB.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM010
Vuln IDs
V-6475
Rule IDs
SV-55147r1_rule
While logging is imperative to forensic analysis, logs could grow to the point of impacting disk space on the system. In order to avoid the risk of logs growing to the size of impacting the operating system, the log size will be restricted, but must also be large enough to retain forensic value. System AdministratorECSC-1
Fix: F-48005r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log file size:" label. Select the "Limit the size of log file" option. For the "Maximum log file size:", input a value of at least 10MB or more. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to log the session summary.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM012
Vuln IDs
V-6478
Rule IDs
SV-55148r1_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems. System Administrator
Fix: F-48006r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "What to log in addition to scanning activity:" label. Select the "Session summary" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to log any failure to scan encrypted files.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM013
Vuln IDs
V-6583
Rule IDs
SV-55149r1_rule
While logging is imperative to forensic analysis, logs could grow to the point of impacting disk space on the system. In order to avoid the risk of logs growing to the size of impacting the operating system, the log size will be restricted. If the data in the log file exceeds the file size set, the oldest 20 percent of the entries are deleted and new data is appended to the file, so although the file size is restricted, it must also be large enough to retain forensic value. System Administrator
Fix: F-48007r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "What to log in addition to scanning activity:" label. Select the "Failure to scan encrypted files" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan must be configured to receive DAT and Engine updates.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001247
Version
DTAM016
Vuln IDs
V-6585
Rule IDs
SV-55151r4_rule
Antivirus signature files are updated almost daily by antivirus software vendors. These files are made available to antivirus clients as they are published. Keeping virus signature files as current as possible is vital to the security of any system. The antivirus software product must be configured to receive those updates automatically in order to afford the expected protection. System Administrator
Fix: F-48009r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset for the task assignment, select Actions, select Agent, and Select Modify Tasks on a Single System. Select Actions, and select New Client Task Assignment. In the Task to Schedule: area, select McAfee Agent for the product. Select Product Update for the Task Type. Select Create New Task. Provide a descriptive name for the task. Locate the "Package Types:" label. Select the "Engine" and "DAT" options. Select Save. On the Schedule page, locate the "Schedule Status:" label, and select the "Enabled" option. Locate the "Schedule type:" label, and from the pull down menu, select at least "Daily". Select Next. On the Summary page, verify the settings and select Save. Update the client machine.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to enable on-delivery email scanning.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTAM021
Vuln IDs
V-6586
Rule IDs
SV-55153r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48011r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Scanning of email:" label. Select the "Enable on-delivery email scanning" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to find unknown program threats and Trojans.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTAM022
Vuln IDs
V-6587
Rule IDs
SV-55169r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48023r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown program threats and trojans" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to find unknown macro threats.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTAM023
Vuln IDs
V-6588
Rule IDs
SV-55171r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48024r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown macro threats" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to decode MIME encoded files.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTAM027
Vuln IDs
V-6590
Rule IDs
SV-55174r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48028r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Locate in the Category column the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Compressed files:" label. Select the "Decode MIME encoded files" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to scan email message body.
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTAM028
Vuln IDs
V-6591
Rule IDs
SV-55177r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48030r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Email message body (for Microsoft Outlook only):" label. Select the "Scan email message body" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies, when a threat is found, must be configured to clean attachments as the first action.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM029
Vuln IDs
V-6592
Rule IDs
SV-55178r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email. System Administrator
Fix: F-48032r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. For the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean attachments". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to record scanning activity in a log file.
RMF Control
AU-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000130
Version
DTAM035
Vuln IDs
V-6596
Rule IDs
SV-55187r2_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems. System Administrator
Fix: F-48041r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log to file:" label. Select the "Enable activity logging and accept the default location for the log file or specify a new location" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies log file size must be restricted and be configured to be at least 10MB.
RMF Control
AU-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000140
Version
DTAM036
Vuln IDs
V-6597
Rule IDs
SV-55188r2_rule
While logging is imperative to forensic analysis, logs could grow to the point of impacting disk space on the system. In order to avoid the risk of logs growing to the size of impacting the operating system, the log size will be restricted, but must also be large enough to retain forensic value. System Administrator
Fix: F-48042r4_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log file size:" label. Select the "Limit the size of log file" option. For the "Maximum log file size:", select a value of 10MB or more. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan all fixed, or local, disks and running processes.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM045
Vuln IDs
V-6599
Rule IDs
SV-55191r4_rule
Antivirus software is the mostly commonly used technical control for malware threat mitigation. Antivirus software on hosts should be configured to scan all hard drives regularly to identify any file system infections and to scan any removable media, if applicable, before media is inserted into the system. Not scheduling a regular scan of the hard drives of a system and/or not configuring the scan to scan all files and running processes introduces a higher risk of threats going undetected. System Administrator
Fix: F-48045r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Locations tab, locate the "Locations to scan:" label. In the drop-down menus, select "All fixed drives" or "All local drives" and "Running processes". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan all subfolders.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM046
Vuln IDs
V-6600
Rule IDs
SV-55192r3_rule
Antivirus software is the mostly commonly used technical control for malware threat mitigation. Antivirus software on hosts should be configured to scan all hard drives and folders regularly to identify any file system infections and to scan any removable media, if applicable, before media is inserted into the system. Not scheduling a regular scan of the hard drives of a system and/or not configuring the scan to scan all files and running processes introduces a higher risk of threats going undetected. System Administrator
Fix: F-48046r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Locations tab, locate the "Scan options:" label. Select the "Include subfolders" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan boot sectors.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM047
Vuln IDs
V-6601
Rule IDs
SV-55193r3_rule
Boot sector viruses will install into the boot sector of a system, ensuring that they will execute when the user boots the system. This risk is mitigated by scanning boot sectors at each startup of the system.System Administrator
Fix: F-48047r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Locations tab, locate the "Scan options:" label. Select the "Scan boot sectors" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan all files.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM048
Vuln IDs
V-6602
Rule IDs
SV-55194r3_rule
When scanning for malware, excluding specific file types will increase the risk of a malware-infected file going undetected. By configuring antivirus software to scan all file types, the scanner has a higher success rate at detecting and eradicating malware. System Administrator
Fix: F-48048r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "File types to scan:" label. Select the "All files" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured so there are no exclusions from the scan unless exclusions have been documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM050
Vuln IDs
V-6604
Rule IDs
SV-55195r4_rule
When scanning for malware, excluding specific files will increase the risk of a malware-infected file going undetected. By configuring antivirus software without any exclusions, the scanner has a higher success rate at detecting and eradicating malware. System Administrator
Fix: F-48049r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Exclusions tab, locate the "What not to scan:" label. Ensure that no items are listed in this area.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan inside archives.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM052
Vuln IDs
V-6611
Rule IDs
SV-55196r4_rule
Malware is often packaged within an archive. In addition, archives might have other archives within. Not scanning archive files introduces the risk of infected files being introduced into the environment. System Administrator
Fix: F-48050r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Options:" label. Select the "Scan inside archives (e.g. .ZIP)" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to decode MIME encoded files.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM053
Vuln IDs
V-6612
Rule IDs
SV-55197r3_rule
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) encoded files can be crafted to hide a malicious payload. When the MIME encoded file is presented to software that decodes the MIME encoded files, such as an email client, the malware is released. Scanning these files as part of the regularly scheduled scan tasks will mitigate this risk. System Administrator
Fix: F-48051r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Options:" label. Select the "Decode MIME encoded files" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to find unknown program threats.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM054
Vuln IDs
V-6614
Rule IDs
SV-55199r3_rule
Due to the ability of malware to mutate after infection, standard antivirus signatures may not be able to catch new strains or variants of the malware. Typically, these strains and variants will share unique characteristics with others in their virus family. By using a generic signature to detect the shared characteristics, using wildcards where differences lie, the generic signature can detect viruses even if they are padded with extra, meaningless code. This method of detection is Heuristic detection. System Administrator
Fix: F-48054r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown program threats" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to find unknown macro threats.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM055
Vuln IDs
V-6615
Rule IDs
SV-55201r3_rule
Interpreted viruses are executed by an application. Within this subcategory, macro viruses take advantage of the capabilities of applications' macro programming language to infect application documents and document templates, while scripting viruses infect scripts that are understood by scripting languages processed by services on the OS. Many attackers use toolkits containing several different types of utilities and script that can be used to probe and attack hosts. Scanning for unknown macro viruses will mitigate zero day attacks. System Administrator
Fix: F-48055r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown macro threats" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan actions, When a threat is found must be configured to clean files automatically as first action.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM056
Vuln IDs
V-6616
Rule IDs
SV-55203r3_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware is not introduced onto the system or network. System Administrator
Fix: F-48057r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. From the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean files". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan actions, When a threat is found must be configured to delete files automatically if first action fails.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM057
Vuln IDs
V-6617
Rule IDs
SV-55204r3_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware is not introduced onto the system or network. System Administrator
Fix: F-48060r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. From the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete files". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to record scanning activity in a log file.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM059
Vuln IDs
V-6618
Rule IDs
SV-55209r3_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems.System Administrator
Fix: F-48064r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log to file:" label. Select the "Enable activity logging and accept the default location for the log file or specify a new location" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan log file size must be restricted and be configured to at least 10MB.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM060
Vuln IDs
V-6620
Rule IDs
SV-55211r3_rule
While logging is imperative to forensic analysis, logs could grow to the point of impacting disk space on the system. In order to avoid the risk of logs growing to the size of impacting the operating system, the log size will be restricted, but must also be large enough to retain forensic value. System Administrator
Fix: F-48066r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log file size:" label. Select the "Limit the size of log file" option. For the "Maximum log file size:", select a value of 10MB or more. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to log any failure to scan encrypted files.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM063
Vuln IDs
V-6625
Rule IDs
SV-55212r3_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems.System Administrator
Fix: F-48067r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Reports tab, locate the "What to log in addition to scanning activity:" label. Select the "Failure to scan encrypted files" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be scheduled to be executed at least on a weekly basis.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM070
Vuln IDs
V-6627
Rule IDs
SV-55213r3_rule
Antivirus software is the mostly commonly used technical control for malware threat mitigation. Antivirus software on hosts should be configured to scan all hard drives regularly to identify any file system infections and to scan any removable media, if applicable, before media is inserted into the system. Not scheduling a regular scan of the hard drives of a system and/or not configuring the scan to scan all files and running processes introduces a higher risk of threats going undetected. System Administrator
Fix: F-48069r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". Select "Edit Assignment" in the Actions column. In the Task to Schedule: area, verify the Product is "VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0" and the Task Type is "On Demand Scan". Select the schedule page. Locate the "Schedule type:" label. For the pull down menu, select "Weekly". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to enable scanning of scripts.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM090
Vuln IDs
V-14618
Rule IDs
SV-55214r1_rule
Interpreted viruses are executed by an application. Within this subcategory, macro viruses take advantage of the capabilities of applications' macro programming language to infect application documents and document templates, while scripting viruses infect scripts that are understood by scripting languages processed by services on the OS. Many attackers use toolkits containing several different types of utilities and scripts that can be used to probe and attack hosts. (NIST SP 800-83) The scanning of scripts is crucial in preventing these attacks. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48070r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the ScriptScan tab, locate the "ScriptScan:" label. Select the "Enable scanning of scripts" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to block the connection when a threatened file is detected in a shared folder.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM091
Vuln IDs
V-14619
Rule IDs
SV-55217r1_rule
Containment during a virus outbreak is crucial. Infected hosts may attempt to spread malware and will use every network path available to them when spreading that infection. By containing the system when a detection is found, the malware will be restricted to that one system. Likewise, if malware is detected in a shared folder, maintaining the connection between a system and the shared folder would allow the malware to spread. Placing temporary restrictions on network connectivity is an effective mitigation mechanism. These block connection settings will most often be used on a server housing shared folders and files, and will block the connection from any network user on a remote computer who attempts to read from, or write to, a threatened file in the shared folder. In addition, it will block the connection from any user on a remote computer who attempts to write an unwanted program to the computer. The connection will be unblocked after the specified amount of time, re-allowing access to the other shared files and folders, but will be re-blocked should those same file accesses be attempted.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48072r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Blocking tab, locate the "Block the connection:" label. Select the "Block the connection when a threatened file is detected in a shared folder" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to unblock connections after a minimum of 30 minutes.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM092
Vuln IDs
V-14620
Rule IDs
SV-55219r1_rule
Containment during a virus outbreak is crucial. Infected hosts may attempt to spread malware and will use every network path available to them when spreading that infection. By containing the system when a detection is found, the malware will be restricted to that one system. Likewise, if malware is detected in a shared folder, maintaining the connection between a system and the shared folder would allow the malware to spread. Placing temporary restrictions on network connectivity is an effective mitigation mechanism. These block connection settings will most often be used on a server housing shared folders and files, and will block the connection from any network user on a remote computer who attempts to read from, or write to, a threatened file in the shared folder. In addition, it will block the connection from any user on a remote computer who attempts to write an unwanted program to the computer. The connection will be unblocked after the specified amount of time, re-allowing access to the other shared files and folders, but will be re-blocked should those same file accesses be attempted.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48073r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Blocking tab, locate the "Block the connection:" label. Enter a value in "Unblock connections after x minutes" where x is set to no less than 30 minutes. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to block the connection when a file with a potentially unwanted program is detected in a shared folder.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM093
Vuln IDs
V-14621
Rule IDs
SV-55221r1_rule
Containment during a virus outbreak is crucial. Infected hosts may attempt to spread malware and will use every network path available to them when spreading that infection. By containing the system when a detection is found, the malware will be restricted to that one system. Likewise, if malware is detected in a shared folder, maintaining the connection between a system and the shared folder would allow the malware to spread. Placing temporary restrictions on network connectivity is an effective mitigation mechanism. These block connection settings will most often be used on a server housing shared folders and files and will block the connection from any network user on a remote computer who attempts to read from, or write to, a threatened file in the shared folder. In addition, it will block the connection from any user on a remote computer who attempts to write an unwanted program to the computer. The connection will be unblocked after the specified amount of time, re-allowing access to the other shared files and folders but will be re-blocked should those same file accesses be attempted.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48075r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the Blocking tab, locate the "Block" label. Select the "Block the connection when a file with a potentially unwanted program is detected in a shared folder" option. Select OK to Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to use only one scanning policy for all processes, unless the use of Low-Risk Processes/High-Risk Processes has been documented with, and approved by, the IAO/IAM.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM100
Vuln IDs
V-14622
Rule IDs
SV-55222r1_rule
Organizations should use centrally managed antivirus software that is controlled and monitored regularly by antivirus administrators, who are also typically responsible for acquiring, testing, approving, and delivering antivirus signature and software updates through the organizations. Some processes are known to be higher risk while others are low risk. By restricting policy configuration to the Default Processes policy, all processes will be interpreted equally when applying the policy settings, and will provide the highest level of protection. Best practice dictates configuring Low-Risk and/or High-Risk policies only when it is necessary to improve system performance and will focus the scanning where it is most likely to detect malware. There is risk associated with configuring the Low-Risk and/or High-Risk policies for the purpose of specifically excluding processes from scanning, and should only be done after evaluating other policy settings and determining risk. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48078r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Processes tab, locate the "Process Settings:" label. Select the "Configure one scanning policy for all processes" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to scan when writing to disk.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM101
Vuln IDs
V-14623
Rule IDs
SV-55224r1_rule
Antivirus software is the most commonly used technical control for malware threat mitigation. Real-time scanning of files as they are written to disk is a crucial first line of defense from malware attacks. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48079r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Scan files:" label. Select the "When writing to disk" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to scan when reading from disk.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM102
Vuln IDs
V-14624
Rule IDs
SV-55225r1_rule
Antivirus software is the most commonly used technical control for malware threat mitigation. Real-time scanning of files as they are read from disk is a crucial first line of defense from malware attacks. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48081r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Scan files:" label. Select the "When reading from disk" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to scan all files.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM103
Vuln IDs
V-14625
Rule IDs
SV-55228r1_rule
When scanning for malware, excluding specific file types will increase the risk of a malware-infected file going undetected. By configuring antivirus software to scan all file types, the scanner has a higher success rate at detecting and eradicating malware. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48083r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "File Types to Scan:" label. Select the "All Files" radio button option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to find unknown unwanted programs and trojans.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM104
Vuln IDs
V-14626
Rule IDs
SV-55230r1_rule
Due to the ability of malware to mutate after infection, standard antivirus signatures may not be able to catch new strains or variants of the malware. Typically, these strains and variants will share unique characteristics with others in their virus family. By using a generic signature to detect the shared characteristics, using wildcards where differences lie, the generic signature can detect viruses even if they are padded with extra, meaningless code. This method of detection is Heuristic detection. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48085r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown unwanted programs and trojans" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to find unknown macro viruses.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM105
Vuln IDs
V-14627
Rule IDs
SV-55231r1_rule
Due to the ability of malware to mutate after infection, standard antivirus signatures may not be able to catch new strains or variants of the malware. Typically, these strains and variants will share unique characteristics with others in their virus family. By using a generic signature to detect the shared characteristics, using wildcards where differences lie, the generic signature can detect viruses even if they are padded with extra, meaningless code. This method of detection is Heuristic detection. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48086r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Heuristics:" label. Select the "Find unknown macro threats" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to scan inside archives.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM106
Vuln IDs
V-14628
Rule IDs
SV-55232r3_rule
Malware is often packaged within an archive. In addition, archives might have other archives within. Not scanning archive files introduces the risk of infected files being introduced into the environment. System Administrator
Fix: F-48087r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Compressed files:" label. Select the "Scan inside archives (e.g. .ZIP)" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies Actions for When a threat is found must be configured to clean files automatically as first action.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM110
Vuln IDs
V-14630
Rule IDs
SV-55233r1_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware does is not introduced onto the system or network. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48088r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. From the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean files automatically". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies actions for When a threat is found must be configured delete files automatically if first action fails.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM111
Vuln IDs
V-14631
Rule IDs
SV-55234r1_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware does is not introduced onto the system or network. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48089r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. From the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete files automatically". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to clean attachments as the first action for when an unwanted program is found.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM039
Vuln IDs
V-14652
Rule IDs
SV-55189r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48043r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. From the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean attachments". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to detect for unwanted programs.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM058
Vuln IDs
V-14654
Rule IDs
SV-55207r3_rule
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) include Spyware, Adware, Remote Administration Tools, Dialers, Password Crackers, Jokes, and Key Loggers. While PUPs do not typically have any infections capability on their own, they rely on malware or other attach mechanisms to be installed onto target hosts, after which they will collect and transfer data from the host to an external host and/or will be used as attach mechanisms. Configuring the antivirus software to attempt to clean the file first will allow for the possibility of a false positive. In most cases, however, the secondary action of delete will be used, mitigating the risk of the PUPs being installed and used maliciously. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48061r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Options:" label. Select the "Detect unwanted programs" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan Unwanted Programs Policies must be configured to detect spyware.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM135
Vuln IDs
V-14662
Rule IDs
SV-55241r1_rule
Spyware is software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge, and that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, or that asserts control over a computer without the user's knowledge. Spyware may try to deceive users by bundling itself with desirable software. A spyware infestation can create significant unwanted CPU activity, disk usage, and network traffic. Some types of spyware disable software firewalls and antivirus software. Detecting, blocking, and eradicating malicious spyware or preventing it from being installed will alleviate the negative side effects of the spyware. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48095r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select the policy associated with the Unwanted Programs Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Select categories of unwanted programs to detect:" label. Select the "Spyware" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan Unwanted Programs Policies must be configured to detect adware.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM136
Vuln IDs
V-14663
Rule IDs
SV-55242r1_rule
Adware, like spyware, is, at best, an annoyance by presenting unwanted advertisement to the user of a computer, sometimes in the form of a popup. At worst, it redirects the user to malicious websites. Detecting and blocking will mitigate the likelihood of users being tricked into visiting sites with malicious content. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Fix: F-48096r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select the policy associated with the Unwanted Programs Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Select categories of unwanted programs to detect:" label. Select the "Adware" option. Select Save.

c
The antivirus signature file age must not exceed 7 days.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
H
CCI
CCI-001240
Version
DTAG008
Vuln IDs
V-19910
Rule IDs
SV-55133r2_rule
Antivirus signature files are updated almost daily by antivirus software vendors. These files are made available to antivirus clients as they are published. Keeping virus signature files as current as possible is vital to the security of any system. System Administrator
Fix: F-47990r1_fix

Update client machines via ePO client task. If this fails to update the client, update antivirus signature files as your local process describes (e.g., auto update or runtime executable.)

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies Artemis sensitivity level must be configured to medium or higher.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM137
Vuln IDs
V-35027
Rule IDs
SV-55243r1_rule
Antivirus software vendors use collective intelligence from sensors and cross-vector intelligence from web, email, and network threats to compile scores that reflect the likelihood of whether a file in question is malware. The collective intelligence is constantly being updated, more frequently than the typical daily antivirus signature files. With File Reputation lookup, a more real-time response to potential malicious code is realized than with the local-running antivirus software, since by querying the cloud-based database when a file appears to be suspicious, up-to-the-minute intelligence is provided. This type of protection reduces the threat protection time period from days to milliseconds, increases malware detection rates, and reduces downtime and remediation costs associated with malware attacks. Using File Reputation lookup is mandated by US CYBERCOM on DoD systems. System Administrator
Fix: F-48097r3_fix

NOTE: For systems on the SIPRnet, this check is Not Applicable. From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the General tab, locate the "Artemis (Heuristic network check for suspicious files):" label. Select the "Medium" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies, When a threat is found, must be configured to clean attachments as the first action and delete attachments if the first action fails.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM162
Vuln IDs
V-42493
Rule IDs
SV-55180r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email.
Fix: F-48034r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When a threat is found:" label. For the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete attachments". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to delete attachments if the first action fails for when an unwanted program is found.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM163
Vuln IDs
V-42500
Rule IDs
SV-55190r2_rule
Email has become one of the most frequently used methods of spreading malware, through embedded HTML code and attachments. User awareness and training, warning users to not open suspicious emails or email attachments, and not clicking on hyperlinks, etc. from unknown or known senders, will not fully protect from email-borne malware. Mass mailing worms are similar to email-borne viruses, but are self-contained, rather than infecting an existing file. Protecting from email-borne viruses and mass mailing worms by scanning email upon delivery mitigates the risk of infection via email.
Fix: F-48044r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. From the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete attachments". Select Save.

c
McAfee VirusScan Access Protection Policies must be configured to prevent McAfee services from being stopped.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
H
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM138
Vuln IDs
V-42516
Rule IDs
SV-55244r2_rule
When the Prevent McAfee services from being stopped check box is selected under Access Protection, VSE will prevent anyone except the System account from terminating McAfee services. This protects VirusScan from being disabled by malicious programs that seek to circumvent virus protection programs by terminating their services.
Fix: F-48098r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select the policy associated with the Access Protection Policies. Under the Access Protection tab, locate the "Access protection settings:" label. Select the "Prevent McAfee services from being stopped" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan Access Protection Policies must be configured to record scanning activity in a log file.
RMF Control
AU-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000130
Version
DTAM139
Vuln IDs
V-42517
Rule IDs
SV-55245r2_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems.
Fix: F-48099r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the Access Protection Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log to file:" label. Select the "Enable activity logging and accept the default location for the log file or specify a new location" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan Access Protection log file size must be restricted and be configured to at least 10MB.
RMF Control
AU-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000140
Version
DTAM140
Vuln IDs
V-42518
Rule IDs
SV-55246r2_rule
While logging is imperative to forensic analysis, logs could grow to the point of impacting disk space on the system. In order to avoid the risk of logs growing to the size of impacting the operating system, the log size will be restricted, but must also be large enough to retain forensic value.
Fix: F-48100r1_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the Access Protection Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "Log file size:" label. Select the "Limit the size of log file" option. For the "Maximum log file size:", select a value of at least 10MB or more. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to not exclude any script processes from being scanned unless the process exclusions have been documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM152
Vuln IDs
V-42530
Rule IDs
SV-55258r2_rule
Many attackers use toolkits containing several different types of utilities and scripts that can be used to probe and attack hosts. Scripts are a common carrier of malware and none should be excluded from scanning. In the unlikely event that excluding scanning a script impacts the operational function and/or availability of a system, and reasonable mitigation efforts have been put into place, the exclusion may be put into place but must be documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
Fix: F-48112r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the ScriptScan tab, locate the "ScriptScan exclusions" label. Remove any exclusions listed in the Process field.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to not exclude any files from being scanned unless exclusions have been documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM153
Vuln IDs
V-42531
Rule IDs
SV-55259r4_rule
When scanning for malware, excluding specific files will increase the risk of a malware-infected file going undetected. By configuring antivirus software without any exclusions, the scanner has a higher success rate at detecting and eradicating malware.
Fix: F-48113r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Exclusions tab, locate the "What not to scan:" label. Remove any exclusions listed.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan must be configured to scan memory for rootkits.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001241
Version
DTAM154
Vuln IDs
V-42532
Rule IDs
SV-55260r3_rule
A rootkit is a stealthy type of software, usually malicious, and is designed to mask the existence of processes or programs from normal methods of detection. Rootkits will often enable continued privileged access to a computer. Scanning and handling detection of rootkits will mitigate the likelihood of rootkits being installed and used maliciously on the system.
Fix: F-48114r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Scan Locations tab, locate the "Locations to scan:" label. In the drop-down menus, select "Memory for rootkits". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan actions, When an unwanted program is found must be configured to clean files automatically as first action.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM155
Vuln IDs
V-42533
Rule IDs
SV-55261r3_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware is not introduced onto the system or network.
Fix: F-48115r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. For the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean files". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Demand scan actions, When an unwanted program is found must be configured to delete files automatically if first action fails.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM164
Vuln IDs
V-42534
Rule IDs
SV-55262r3_rule
Malware may have infected a file that is necessary to the user. By configuring the antivirus software to first attempt cleaning the infected file, availability to the file is not sacrificed. If a cleaning attempt is not successful, however, deleting the file is the only safe option so as to ensure the malware is not introduced onto the system or network.
Fix: F-48116r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Tasks on a Single System. From the list of available tasks in the Task Name column, with the assistance of the ePO SA, identify the weekly on demand client scan task. In the same row as the client scan task under review, under the Task Type column, ensure it is an "On Demand scan" and in the Status column, ensure that the status is "Enabled". In the Task Name column, select the weekly on demand task. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. From the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete files". Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies Artemis sensitivity level must be configured to medium or higher.
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTAM157
Vuln IDs
V-42536
Rule IDs
SV-55264r2_rule
Antivirus software vendors use collective intelligence from sensors and cross-vector intelligence from web, email, and network threats to compile scores that reflect the likelihood of whether a file in question is malware. The collective intelligence is constantly being updated, more frequently than the typical daily antivirus signature files. With File Reputation lookup, a more real-time response to potential malicious code is realized than with the local-running antivirus software, since by querying the cloud-based database when a file appears to be suspicious, up-to-the-minute intelligence is provided. This type of protection reduces the threat protection time period from days to milliseconds, increases malware detection rates, and reduces downtime and remediation costs associated with malware attacks. Using File Reputation lookup is mandated by US CYBERCOM on DoD systems.
Fix: F-48118r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Artemis (Heuristic network check for suspicious files):" label. Select the "Medium" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Delivery Email Scan Policies must be configured to log session summary and failure to scan encrypted files.
RMF Control
AU-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000130
Version
DTAM159
Vuln IDs
V-42538
Rule IDs
SV-55266r4_rule
Log management is essential to ensuring that computer security records are stored in sufficient detail for an appropriate period of time. Routine log analysis is beneficial for identifying security incidents, policy violations, fraudulent activity, and operational problems. Logs are also useful when performing auditing and forensic analysis, supporting internal investigations, establishing baselines, and identifying operational trends and long-term problems.
Fix: F-48120r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Reports tab, locate the "What to log in addition to scanning activity:" label. Select the "Session summary" and "Failure to scan encrypted files" options. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access General Policies must be configured to not exclude any URL scripts from being scanned unless the URL exclusions have been documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM160
Vuln IDs
V-42539
Rule IDs
SV-55267r3_rule
Many attackers use toolkits containing several different types of utilities and scripts that can be used to probe and attack hosts. Scripts are a common carrier of malware and none should be excluded from scanning. In the unlikely event that excluding scanning a script impacts the operational function and/or availability of a system, and reasonable mitigation efforts have been put into place, the exclusion may be put into place but must be documented with, and approved by, the ISSO/ISSM/DAA.
Fix: F-48121r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access General Policies. Under the ScriptScan tab, locate the "ScriptScan exclusions" label. Remove any exclusions listed in the URL field.

b
McAfee VirusScan Access Protection Policies must be configured to enable access protection.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001243
Version
DTAM161
Vuln IDs
V-42540
Rule IDs
SV-55268r3_rule
Access Protection prevents unwanted changes to a computer by restricting access to specified ports, files and folders, shares, and registry keys and values. It prevents users from stopping McAfee processes and services, which are critical before and during outbreaks. Access Protection for VSE uses predefined and user-defined rules to strengthen systems against virus attacks. For instance, rules are used to specify which items can and cannot be accessed. Each rule can be configured to block and/or report access violations when they occur, and rules can also be disabled.
Fix: F-48122r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select the policy associated with the Access Protection Policies. Under the Access Protection tab, locate the "Access protection settings:" label. Select the "Enable Access Protection" option. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies must be configured to detect unwanted programs.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM165
Vuln IDs
V-42541
Rule IDs
SV-55269r1_rule
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) include Spyware, Adware, Remote Administration Tools, Dialers, Password Crackers, Jokes, and Key Loggers. While PUPs do not typically have any infections capability on their own, they rely on malware or other attach mechanisms to be installed onto target hosts, after which they will collect and transfer data from the host to an external host and/or will be used as attach mechanisms. Configuring the antivirus software to attempt to clean the file first will allow for the possibility of a false positive. In most cases, however, the secondary action of delete will be used, mitigating the risk of the PUPs being installed and used maliciously.
Fix: F-48123r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Scan Items tab, locate the "Unwanted programs detection:" label. Place a check in the "Detect unwanted programs" checkbox. Select Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies actions, When an unwanted program is found must be configured to clean files automatically as first action.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM166
Vuln IDs
V-42542
Rule IDs
SV-55270r1_rule
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) include Spyware, Adware, Remote Administration Tools, Dialers, Password Crackers, Jokes, and Key Loggers. While PUPs do not typically have any infections capability on their own, they rely on malware or other attach mechanisms to be installed onto target hosts, after which they will collect and transfer data from the host to an external host and/or will be used as attach mechanisms. Configuring the antivirus software to attempt to clean the file first will allow for the possibility of a false positive. In most cases, however, the secondary action of delete will be used, mitigating the risk of the PUPs being installed and used maliciously.
Fix: F-48124r2_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. From the "Perform this action first:" pull down menu, select "Clean files automatically". Click OK to Save.

b
McAfee VirusScan On-Access Default Processes Policies actions, When an unwanted program is found must be configured to delete files automatically if first action fails.
RMF Control
SI-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001242
Version
DTAM167
Vuln IDs
V-42543
Rule IDs
SV-55271r2_rule
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) include Spyware, Adware, Remote Administration Tools, Dialers, Password Crackers, Jokes, and Key Loggers. While PUPs do not typically have any infections capability on their own, they rely on malware or other attach mechanisms to be installed onto target hosts, after which they will collect and transfer data from the host to an external host and/or will be used as attach mechanisms. Configuring the antivirus software to attempt to clean the file first will allow for the possibility of a false positive. In most cases, however, the secondary action of delete will be used, mitigating the risk of the PUPs being installed and used maliciously.
Fix: F-48125r3_fix

From the ePO server console System Tree, select the Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select Actions, select Agent, and select Modify Policies on a Single System. From the product pull down list, select VirusScan Enterprise 8.8.0. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On-Access Default Processes Policies. Under the Actions tab, locate the "When an unwanted program is found:" label. From the "If the first action fails, then perform this action:" pull down menu, select "Delete files automatically". Click OK to Save.