Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
The Exchange Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) service must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-80657 | EX16-MB-000180 | SV-95367r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| IMAP4 is not approved for use within the DoD. It uses a clear-text-based user name and password and does not support the DoD standard for PKI for email access. User name and password could easily be captured from the network, allowing a malicious user to access other system features. Uninstalling or disabling the service will prevent the use of the IMAP4 protocol. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Exchange 2016 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-80391r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open the Windows Power Shell and enter the following command: Get-ItemProperty 'hklm:\system\currentcontrolset\services\MSExchangeIMAP4' | Select Start Note: The hklm:\system\currentcontrolset\services\MSExchangeIMAP4 value must be in single quotes. If the value of "Start" is not set to "4", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-87511r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open the Windows Power Shell and enter the following command: services.msc Navigate to and double-click on "Microsoft Exchange IMAP4 Backend". Click on the "General" tab. In the "Startup Type" dropdown, select "Disabled". Click the "OK" button. |