Check: WN12-SV-000104
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG:
WN12-SV-000104
(in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)
Title
The Simple TCP/IP Services 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 Simple TCP/IP (simptcp) service is not installed or is disabled. Run "Services.msc". If the following is installed and not disabled, this is a finding: Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp)
Fix Text
Remove or disable the Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp) service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-225531r569185_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-225531
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |