The McAfee VirusScan heuristics macro viruses parameter is not configured as required.

Associated with IA controls: ECVP-1

Associated with: CCI-001242

SV-21411r1_rule The McAfee VirusScan heuristics macro viruses parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This setting requires on-access scanning to "Find unknown macro threats" based on heuristic problem solving techniques.

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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\default Criteria: If the value dwMacroHeuristicsLevel is 1, this is not 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 Default Processes Policies. 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.

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