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The operating system must be configured to disable non-essential capabilities.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-56749 SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 SV-71009r1_rule Medium
Description
It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors. Operating systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). Examples of non-essential capabilities include, but are not limited to, games, software packages, tools, and demonstration software, not related to requirements or providing a wide array of functionality not required for every mission, but which cannot be disabled.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System SRG 2019-07-01

Details

Check Text ( C-57319r1_chk )
Verify the operating system is configured to disable non-essential capabilities. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-61645r1_fix)
Configure the operating system to disable non-essential capabilities.