Configuring buffer overflow protection

To access the Buffer Overflow Protection properties:

  • From the ePolicy Orchestrator console, go to Systems | Policy Catalog and select VirusScan Enterprise 8.7.0 in the Product list and Buffer Overflow Protection Policies in the Category list.

  • From the VirusScan Console, open the Buffer Overflow Protection properties.

Configure the options on each tab. For option descriptions, click ? or Help on each tab.

Tab descriptions

Tab Description
Buffer Overflow Protection
  • Enable buffer overflow protection.
  • Configure the detection mode to warn and/or protect you from buffer overflows.
  • Display the On-Access Scan Messages dialog box when a detection occurs.
Reports
  • Enable activity logging.
  • Specify the log file name and location.
  • Specify the log file size limit.
  • Select the log file format.