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The Simple TCP/IP Services service must be disabled if installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225531 | WN12-SV-000104 | SV-225531r569185_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-10-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27230r471935_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the Simple TCP/IP (simptcp) service is not installed or is disabled. Run "Services.msc". If the following is installed and not disabled, this is a finding: Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp) |
| Fix Text (F-27218r471936_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp) service. |