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The Fax service must be disabled if installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26600 | WINSV-000100 | SV-83307r1_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 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-69257r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Services.msc". If the "Fax" service (Service name: Fax) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-74865r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the "Fax" service (Service name: fax). To remove the "Fax Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Roles" in the left pane. Under "Role Summary" in the right pane, select "Remove Roles". On the "Server Roles" screen, de-select "Fax Server". Click "Next" and "Remove". |