SharePoint-specific malware (i.e. anti-virus) protection software must be integrated and configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-60011 | SP13-00-000195 | SV-74441r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Configuring anti-virus settings ensures documents will be scanned for viruses upon download from and upload to the SharePoint server. Anti-virus settings are not configured by default, therefore leaving the documents downloaded from or uploaded to SharePoint open to potential viruses. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SharePoint 2013 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-03-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60701r1_chk ) |
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| Review the SharePoint server configuration to ensure SharePoint-specific malware (i.e. anti-virus) protection software is integrated and configured. Log on to Central Administrator. Navigate to Operations >> Security Configuration. Select Anti-virus. If any of the following boxes are unselected, this is a finding: - Scan documents on upload. - Scan documents on download. - Attempt to clean infected documents. |
| Fix Text (F-65421r2_fix) |
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| Configure and integrate SharePoint-specific malware (i.e. anti-virus) protection software on the SharePoint server. Install and configure anti-virus package. Install a SharePoint Server 2010-specific antivirus package. Log in to Central Administration. Navigate to Operations >> Security Configuration. Select Anti-virus. Check the following boxes: - Scan documents on upload. - Scan documents on download. - Attempt to clean infected documents. Select "OK". |