STIGQter: STIG Summary: Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The Telnet Client must not be installed on the system.

DISA Rule

SV-220721r569187_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-220721

Group Title

SRG-OS-000096-GPOS-00050

Rule Version

WN10-00-000115

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000382 - The organization configures the information system to prohibit or restrict the use of organization-defined functions, ports, protocols, and/or services.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Uninstall "Telnet Client" from the system.

Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".

De-select "Telnet Client".

Check Contents

The "Telnet Client" is not installed by default. Verify it has not been installed.

Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory.

If the "telnet" application exists, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-220721

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN10-00-000115

Severity Override Guidance

The "Telnet Client" is not installed by default. Verify it has not been installed.

Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory.

If the "telnet" application exists, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4072

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