The McAfee VirusScan buffer overflow message parameter is not configured as required.

From McAfee VirusScan Locally Configured Client

Part of DTAM132

Associated with IA controls: ECVP-1

Associated with: CCI-001242

SV-15285r1_rule The McAfee VirusScan buffer overflow message parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This setting is required to ensure when buffer overflow protection is enabled that the "Show the messages dialog box when a buffer overflow is detected" is selected. Buffer overflow protection prevents tampered with application code from being executed on the computer. The "Show the messages dialog box when a buffer overflow is detected" option is selected to ensure that the user is notified .

Check content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Network Associates\TVD\Shared Components\ On Access Scanner\BehaviourBlocking Criteria: If the value EnterceptShowMessages is 1, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Network Associates\TVD\Shared Components\ On Access Scanner\BehaviourBlocking Criteria: Set the value EnterceptShowMessages to 1.

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