The McAfee VirusScan on access scan parameter for Boot sectors is incorrect.

From McAfee VirusScan Locally Configured Client

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-001242

SV-6554r1_rule The McAfee VirusScan on access scan parameter for Boot sectors is incorrect.

Vulnerability discussion

This parameter controls if boot sectors are scanned at startup.

Check content

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Network Associates\TVD\Shared Components\ On Access Scanner\mcshield\Configuration Criteria: If the value of bDontScanBootSectors is 0, this is not a finding. If the value is 1, this is a finding

Fix text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\McAfee\VSCore\OnAccess Scanner\McShield\Configuration so that the value of bDontScanBootSectors is 0.

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