Check: WN08-MO-000013
Windows 8/8.1 STIG:
WN08-MO-000013
(in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)
Title
Infrared (IR) ports must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Various connection ports can provide additional attack vectors to a system or expose sensitive information and should be limited.
Check Content
Verify IR ports are disabled. View status in device manager. If IR ports are not disabled, this is a finding. If the system does not have IR ports, this is not applicable.
Fix Text
Disable IR ports in device manager.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-48453r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-36769
Group Title: WN08-MO-000013
Expert Comments
Expert comments are only available to logged-in users.
CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |