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The Telnet Client must not be installed on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36730 | WN08-GE-000024 | SV-48379r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45048r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the Telnet Client has not been installed. If Telnet.exe exists in the \system32 directory, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-41510r1_fix) |
|---|
| Uninstall "Telnet Client" from the system through "Turn Windows Features on or off". |