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The McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux 1.9.x/2.0.x must scan all media used for system maintenance prior to use.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63137 | DTAVSEL-200 | SV-77627r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Removable media such as CD/DVDs allow a path for malware to be introduced to a Linux System. It is imperative to protect Linux systems from malware introduced from removable media by ensuring they are scanned before use. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| McAfee VSEL 1.9/2.0 Local Client Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63889r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Consult with the System Administrator of the Linux system being reviewed. Verify procedures are documented which require the manual scanning of all media used for system maintenance before media is used. If a procedure is not documented requiring the manual scanning of all media used for system maintenance before media is used, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-69055r1_fix) |
|---|
| Create procedures, or add to existing system administration procedures, which require the scanning of all media used for system maintenance before media is used. |