Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-228405 | EX16-MB-000620 | SV-228405r879802_rule | Medium |
Description |
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In the same way that added security layers can provide a cumulative positive effect on security posture, multiple applications can provide a cumulative negative effect. A vulnerability and subsequent exploit to one application can lead to an exploit of other applications sharing the same security context. For example, an exploit to a web server process that leads to unauthorized administrative access to the host system can most likely lead to a compromise of all applications hosted by the same system. Email services should be installed on a partition that does not host other applications. Email services should never be installed on a Domain Controller/Directory Services server. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Exchange 2016 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-18 |
Check Text ( C-30638r497011_chk ) |
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Review the Email Domain Security Plan (EDSP). Determine if the directory Exchange is installed. Open Windows Explorer. Navigate to where Exchange is installed. If Exchange resides on a directory or partition other than that of the operating system and does not have other applications installed (unless approved by the Information System Security Officer [ISSO]), this is not a finding. |
Fix Text (F-30623r497012_fix) |
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Update the EDSP with the location of where Exchange is installed. Install Exchange on a dedicated application directory or partition separate than that of the operating system. |