The McAfee VirusScan detects unwanted programs email parameter is not configured as required.

Part of DTAM038-McAfee VirusScan detect unwanted program

Associated with IA controls: ECVP-1

SV-21416r1_rule The McAfee VirusScan detects unwanted programs email parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This setting is required for the On-Delivery Email scan. This settings enables the detection of unwanted programs to include Malware and Spyware.

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Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\software\McAfee\VSCore\Email Scanner\Outlook\OnDelivery\DetectionOptions Criteria: If the value ApplyNVP is 1, this is not a finding.

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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 Scan Items tab, locate the "Unwanted programs detection:" label. Select the "Detect unwanted programs" option.

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