Exchange must have accepted domains configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-221204 | EX16-ED-000030 | SV-221204r612603_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Exchange may be configured to accept email for multiple domain names. This setting identifies the domains for which the server will accept mail. This check verifies the email server is not accepting email for unauthorized domains. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Exchange 2016 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-06-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22919r411738_chk ) |
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| Review the Email Domain Security Plan (EDSP). Determine the Accepted Domain values. Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-AcceptedDomain | Select Name, DomainName, Identity, Default If the value of "Default" is not set to "True", this is a finding. or If the "Default" value for "AcceptedDomains" is set to another value other than "True" and has signoff and risk acceptance in the EDSP, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-22908r411739_fix) |
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| Update the EDSP. Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Set-AcceptedDomain -Identity <'IdentityName'> -MakeDefault $true Note: The |