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Shares other than the default administrative shares are enabled on a name server.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3625 | DNS4580 | SV-3625r2_rule | ECAN-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Non-administrative shares are unnecessary for name server operation and provide adversaries with an additional possible point of attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows DNS | 2013-04-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-3452r2_chk ) |
|---|
| From a command prompt, type net share and press enter. If any shares appear other than default administrative shares (e.g., C$, NETLOGON$), then this is a finding |
| Fix Text (F-3556r1_fix) |
|---|
| The SA should disable all non-administrative shares. |