Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26600 | WINSV-000100 | SV-83307r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-74865r1_fix) |
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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". |