The system must notify antivirus when file attachments are opened.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14270 | WN08-UC-000011 | SV-48218r1_rule | ECVP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Attaching malicious files is a known avenue of attack. This setting configures the system to notify antivirus programs when a user opens a file attachment. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44897r1_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: ScanWithAntiVirus Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
| Fix Text (F-41354r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> "Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments" to "Enabled". |