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Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000340
SharePoint must prevent non-privileged users from circumventing malicious code protection capabilities.
SharePoint must prevent non-privileged users from circumventing malicious code protection capabilities.
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SharePoint must prevent non-privileged users from circumventing malicious code protection capabilities.
High Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Malicious code protection software must be protected to prevent a non-privileged user or malicious piece of software from disabling the protection mechanism. A common tactic of malware is to identify the type of malicious code protection software running on the system and deactivate it. Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and Spyware. Examples include the capability for non-administrative users to turn off or otherwise disable anti-virus.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>