1.024 - System files are not checked for unauthorized changes.

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Information

Comparing system files against a baseline on a regular basis will detect the possibility of introduction of malicious code on the system.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

The site should use a tool to compare system files (*.exe, *.bat, *.com, *.cmd and *.dll) on servers against a baseline, on a weekly basis.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_2008_DC_V6R47_STIG.zip