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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-26605 | WINSV-000104 | SV-83313r1_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 | 2017-06-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-69263r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Services.msc". If "Simple TCP/IP Services" (Service name: simptcp) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-74871r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable "Simple TCP/IP Services" (Service name: simptcp). To remove "Simple TCP/IP Services" from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Features" in the left pane. Under "Features Summary" in the right pane, select "Remove Features". On the "Features" screen, de-select "Simple TCP/IP Services". Click "Next" and "Remove". |