Check: WN08-GE-000026
Windows 8/8.1 STIG:
WN08-GE-000026
(in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)
Title
The TFTP Client must not be installed on the system. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.
Check Content
Verify the TFTP Client has not been installed. If TFTP.exe exists in the \system32 directory, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Uninstall "TFTP Client" from the system through "Turn Windows Features on or off".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-48381r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-36732
Group Title: WN08-GE-000026
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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 |