The IDPS must update malicious code protection mechanisms and signature definitions whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy and procedures.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
SRG-NET-000246-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000246-IDPS-NA	SRG-NET-000246-IDPS-NA_rule		Medium

Description
Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. They also have the ability to run and attach programs, which provides a high risk potential for the distribution of malicious mobile code. Malicious code can be transported by electronic mail, mail attachments, Web accesses, and removable media. Implement IDPS signatures that protect against LAND attacks.

Description

Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. They also have the ability to run and attach programs, which provides a high risk potential for the distribution of malicious mobile code. Malicious code can be transported by electronic mail, mail attachments, Web accesses, and removable media. Implement IDPS signatures that protect against LAND attacks.

STIG	Date
IDPS Security Requirements Guide (SRG)	2012-03-08

Details

Check Text ( C-43397_chk )
This requirement does not apply to IDPS.

Fix Text (F-43397_fix)
Not applicable for IDPS. No fix required.