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The TFTP Client must not be installed on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-253279 | WN11-00-000120 | SV-253279r958480_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The "TFTP Client" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56732r828919_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify TFTP Client has not been installed. Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory. If the "TFTP" application exists, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56682r828920_fix) |
|---|
| Uninstall "TFTP Client" from the system. Run "Programs and Features". Select "Turn Windows Features on or off". De-select "TFTP Client". |