Infrared (IR) ports must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-MO-000013 | WN08-MO-000013 | WN08-MO-000013_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Various connection ports can provide additional attack vectors to a system or expose sensitive information and should be limited. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-MO-000013_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify IR ports are disabled. View status in device manager. If IR ports are not disabled, this is a finding. If the system does not have IR ports, this is not applicable. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-MO-000013_fix) |
|---|
| Disable IR ports in device manager. |