5.136 - Notify antivirus when file attachments are opened.

Information

This check verifies that antivirus programs are notified when a user opens a file attachment.

Solution

Configure policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> 'Notify antivirus programs when opening attachments' to 'Enabled'.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/Oct2016/U_Windows_Vista_V6R41_STIG.zip