Check: WN12-SV-000100
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG:
WN12-SV-000100
(in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)
Title
The Fax 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 Fax (fax) service is not installed or is disabled. Run "Services.msc". If the following is installed and not disabled, this is a finding: Fax (fax)
Fix Text
Remove or disable the Fax (fax) service.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-225528r569185_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-225528
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 |