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The Telnet service must be disabled if installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26606 | WINSV-000105 | SV-83315r1_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 | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-69265r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Services.msc". If the "Telnet" service (Service name: TlntSvr) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-74873r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the "Telnet" service (Service name: TlntSvr). To remove the "Telnet" service 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 "Telnet Server". Click "Next" and "Remove". |