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The system must not have unnecessary features installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-16006 | 5.260 | SV-25252r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows includes additional features available for installation. The majority of these are unnecessary and may also increase the attack surface of the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60801r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Perform the following to verify installed Features: Open Control Panel. Select "Programs and Features". Select "Turn Windows features on or off". Features currently prohibited: Games Windows Media Center (under Media Features) SimpleTCP Services Telnet (Client or Server) TFTP Client If any of the listed features is selected, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-65533r1_fix) |
|---|
| Uninstall any prohibited features listed in the manual check. Open Control Panel. Select “Programs and Features”. Select “Turn Windows features on or off”. Features currently prohibited: Games Windows Media Center (under Media Features) SimpleTCP Services Telnet (Client or Server) TFTP Client |