The McAfee VirusScan prompt message email parameter is not configured as required.

Part of DTAM034- McAfee VirusScan prompt message email

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-21350r2_rule The McAfee VirusScan prompt message email parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This parameter ensures an appropriate message is displayed for the user to indicate a virus was found within an email.

Check content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\McAfee\VSCore\Email Scanner\Outlook\OnDelivery\AlertOptions Criteria: If the value szCustomMessage contains an appropriate alert message, this is not a finding. If the value is blank or does not convey an alert, 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 Delivery Email Scan Policies. Select from the Policy column the policy associated with the On Delivery Email Scan Policies. Under the Alerts tab, locate the "Prompt for action message:" section, select "Specify the message that displays to the user when prompting for action. The Prompt for action option must be selected on the Actions tab. Accept the default message or type a new message." Select Save.

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