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The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26602 | WINSV-000101 | SV-83309r1_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 |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-69259r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the server has the role of an FTP server, this is NA. Run "Services.msc". If the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-74867r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC). To remove the "FTP Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Roles" in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to the "Web Server (IIS)" section. Under "Role Services", select "Remove Role Services". On the "Role Services" screen, de-select "FTP Publishing Service". Click "Next" and "Remove". |