Auto-forwarding email to remote domains must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-33576 | Exch-2-736 | SV-43996r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Attackers can use automated messages to determine whether a user account is active, in the office, traveling, and so on. An attacker might use this information to conduct future attacks. Ensure Automatic Forwards to remote domains are disabled. Before enabling this setting first configure a remote domain. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Exchange 2010 Hub Transport Server STIG | 2013-09-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-41682r3_chk ) |
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| Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-RemoteDomain | select identity, AutoForwardEnabled If the value of 'AutoForwardEnabled' is not set to 'False', this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-37467r1_fix) |
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| Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Set-RemoteDomain -Identity <'RemoteDomainName'> -AutoForwardEnabled $false |