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CCE-45337-3

Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2016Date: (C)2017-08-03   (M)2023-07-04



This policy setting allows you to manage whether or not to scan for malicious software and unwanted software in the contents of removable drives, such as USB flash drives, when running a full scan. If you enable this setting, removable drives will be scanned during any type of scan. If you disable or do not configure this setting, removable drives will not be scanned during a full scan. Removable drives may still be scanned during quick scan and custom scan. Vulnerability: Disabling or not configuring this setting can compromise security as removable drives will not be scanned, which may allow a malicious agent to exploit them for attacks and may be contrary to your organization's security requirements. Counter Measure: Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements. Potential Impact: Scanning can impact performance. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows DefenderScanScan removable drives (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows DefenderScan!DisableRemovableDriveScanning


Parameter:

[enable/disable]


Technical Mechanism:

(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Defender\Scan\Scan removable drives (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan!DisableRemovableDriveScanning

CCSS Severity:CCSS Metrics:
CCSS Score : 6.3Attack Vector: PHYSICAL
Exploit Score: 0.4Attack Complexity: HIGH
Impact Score: 5.9Privileges Required: LOW
Severity: MEDIUMUser Interaction: NONE
Vector: AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HScope: UNCHANGED
 Confidentiality: HIGH
 Integrity: HIGH
 Availability: HIGH
  

References:
Resource IdReference
SCAP Repo OVAL Definitionoval:org.secpod.oval:def:40339


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oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40339
XCCDF    1
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_general_Windows_Server_2016

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