- Buffer overflow checking What is a buffer overflow? A simple
definition of buffer overflow is writing data outside designated
memory blocks when the memory block is full. VirusScan 8.0i uses
pattern files to detect the buffer overflows. To configure
buffer overflow checking launch the VirusScan console, right
click Buffer Overflow Protection and select properties: A window
appears that allows you to enable buffer overflow protection in
either Warning or Protection mode. Warning mode will record the
activity in the log but not block the process that is detected
as causing a buffer overflow. Protection mode will stop a
process that is detected as causing a buffer overflow.
Exclusions can also be added (to exclude certain processes) as
well as enabling an onscreen pop notification of detections. It
is recommended that this feature be enabled in protection mode
(default). - Script blocking Script blocking is Behavioral
blocking of potentially malicious Java and VB scripts. This is
designed to prevent malicious