The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-SV-000101 | WN12-SV-000101 | WN12-SV-000101_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 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-SV-000101_chk ) |
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| Verify the Microsoft FTP (msftpsvc) service is not installed or is disabled. Run "Services.msc". If the following is installed and not disabled, this is a finding: Microsoft FTP Service (msftpsvc) |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-SV-000101_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the Microsoft FTP Service (msftpsvc) service. |