The McAfee VirusScan Clean Infected file parameter is not configured as required.

Part of DTAM006-McAfee VirusScan Clean Infected file

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21323r2_rule The McAfee VirusScan Clean Infected file parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This parameter determines if infected files are cleaned.

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Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Mcafee\VSCore\On Access Scanner\mcshield\Configuration Criteria: If the value of Alert_UsersCanClean is 1, this is not a finding. If the value is 0, this is a finding.

Fix text

From the ePO server console, select Systems tab, select the asset to be checked, select the Policies tab, select from the product pull down list VirusScan Enterprise 8.7.0. Locate in the Category column the On-Access General Policies. 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. Select the "Clean files" option. Select Save.

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