The system will notify antivirus when file attachments are opened.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Attachment Mgr - Scan with Antivirus

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-32406r1_rule The system will notify antivirus when file attachments are opened.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that antivirus programs are notified when a user opens a file attachment.

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_Current_User Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: ScanWithAntiVirus Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3

Fix text

Configure policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> “Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments” to “Enabled”.

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