STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

Windows Server 2019 must not have the Telnet Client installed.

DISA Rule

SV-205698r569188_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205698

Group Title

SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

Rule Version

WN19-00-000360

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Uninstall the "Telnet Client" 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 "Telnet Client" on the "Features" page.

Click "Next" and "Remove" as prompted.

Check Contents

Open "PowerShell".

Enter "Get-WindowsFeature | Where Name -eq Telnet-Client".

If "Installed State" is "Installed", this is a finding.

An Installed State of "Available" or "Removed" is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205698

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN19-00-000360

Severity Override Guidance

Open "PowerShell".

Enter "Get-WindowsFeature | Where Name -eq Telnet-Client".

If "Installed State" is "Installed", this is a finding.

An Installed State of "Available" or "Removed" is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

2907

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