Check: WN12-SV-000105
Windows 2012 IAVM:
WN12-SV-000105
(in version v1 r30)
Title
The Telnet service must be disabled if installed. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption.
Check Content
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
Remove or disable the Telnet (tlntsvr) service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-26606
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000382 |
Configure the system to prohibit or restrict the use of organization-defined prohibited or restricted functions, system ports, protocols, software, and/or services. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |