The McAfee VirusScan find unknown programs parameter is not configured as required.

From McAfee VirusScan Locally Configured Client

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-001241

SV-6734r1_rule The McAfee VirusScan find unknown programs parameter is not configured as required.

Vulnerability discussion

This parameter will ensure the virus scanner checks for unknown program viruses.

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Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\McAfee\DesktopProtection\Tasks\{21221C11-A06D-4558-B833-98E8C7 F6C4D2} Criteria: If the value dwProgramHeuristicsLevel is 1, this is not a finding. If the value is 0, this is a finding.

Fix text

Change the registry key HKLM\Software\McAfee\DesktopProtection\Tasks\{21221C11-A06D-4558-B833-98E8C7 F6C4D2} so that the value of dwProgramHeuristicsLevel is 1.

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