Title

Windows Server 2019 must not have Simple TCP/IP Services 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 or may provide unauthorized access to the system.

Check Content

Open "PowerShell". Enter "Get-WindowsFeature | Where Name -eq Simple-TCPIP". If "Installed State" is "Installed", this is a finding. An Installed State of "Available" or "Removed" is not a finding.

Fix Text

Uninstall the "Simple TCP/IP Services" feature. Start "Server Manager". Select the server with the feature. Scroll down to "ROLES AND FEATURES" in the right pane. Select "Remove Roles and Features" from the drop-down "TASKS" list. Select the appropriate server on the "Server Selection" page and click "Next". Deselect "Simple TCP/IP Services" on the "Features" page. Click "Next" and "Remove" as prompted.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-205680r569188_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-205680

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

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