Environment
NetIQ Secure Configuration Manager 5.8
Situation
When editing an exception the name of the alias check changes to the default check name. The exception was created on the alias of the check and not the default check name which has been added to multiple templates.
Applying a data level exception to a security check with simple value scoring can cause unexpected scoring results
Creating a duplicate exception causes an incorrect excepted risk score.
Security checkup report Full Report tab displays the error This check returned no data in the Security Checks Detailed Data when all data is excepted and excepted rows are hidden.
Applying a data level exception to a security check with simple value scoring can cause unexpected scoring results
Creating a duplicate exception causes an incorrect excepted risk score.
Security checkup report Full Report tab displays the error This check returned no data in the Security Checks Detailed Data when all data is excepted and excepted rows are hidden.
Resolution
Go to www.netiq.com and download hotfix 71918 and apply as directed in the instructions.
https://www.netiq.com/support/vsm/extended/hotfixes.asp?productID=VM
Cause
Unexpected results from security check scores are causing the score calculation to return incorrect results.