Environment
Netiq Secure Configuration Manager 5.8.Service Pack2
Netiq Security Agent for Windows 5.8 Service Pack 1
Situation
The IIS Provider has been enhanced to support the CIS Benchmark for Microsoft IIS 7.0 and NetIQ Enhanced Security Settings for Microsoft IIS 7.5 templates
This Hotfix enables the Windows agent to gather additional information from endpoints running Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and 7.5 to support the CIS Benchmark for IIS 7and NetIQ Enhanced Security Settings for Microsoft IIS 7.5 policy templates. You can use the updated IIS objects and attributes to create custom security checks in the Secure Configuration Manager console. The additional attributes support settings specific to IIS 7, such as forms authentication, cookie, high-bit character, and custom error settings.
This Hotfix enables the Windows agent to gather additional information from endpoints running Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and 7.5 to support the CIS Benchmark for IIS 7and NetIQ Enhanced Security Settings for Microsoft IIS 7.5 policy templates. You can use the updated IIS objects and attributes to create custom security checks in the Secure Configuration Manager console. The additional attributes support settings specific to IIS 7, such as forms authentication, cookie, high-bit character, and custom error settings.
Resolution
Download and apply Hotfix 72774 from our website
Cause
It is necessary to modify the IIS Provider's namespace by adding and/or modifying objects.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB72774
You must also install Hotfix 72775 and Hotfix 72945
You cannot install this Hotfix on computers where you previously installed the agent with the SecurityAgentForWindows.msi file. To get an .msi installation file for this Hotfix, contact Technical Support