CCE-42486-1Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Specify the 'Define the number of days after which a catch-up scan is forced' (Number of scans Min:2 Max:20)
This policy setting allows you to define the number of consecutive scheduled scans that can be missed after which a catch-up scan will be forced. By default, the value of this setting is 2 consecutive scheduled scans.
If you enable this setting, a catch-up scan will occur after the specified number consecutive missed scheduled scans.
If you disable or do not configure this setting, a catch-up scan will occur after the 2 consecutive missed scheduled scans.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Scanning can impact performance.
Parameter:
[max number of scans]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows DefenderScanDefine the number of days after which a catch-up scan is forced
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows DefenderScanMissedScheduledScanCountBeforeCatchup
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: HIGH |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35107 |