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The Telnet service must be disabled if installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26606 | WN12-SV-000105 | SV-52240r2_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46978r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the Telnet (tlntsvr) service is not installed or is disabled. Run "Services.msc". If the following is installed and not disabled, this is a finding: Telnet (tlntsvr) |
| Fix Text (F-45255r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove or disable the Telnet (tlntsvr) service. |