STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Exchange 2019 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 02 Jul 2025:

The Exchange Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) service must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-259667r960963_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-259667

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141

Rule Version

EX19-MB-000065

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Open the Windows PowerShell in an Elevated Prompt and enter the following commands:

Get-Service -Name MSExchangeIMAPBE,MSExchangeImap4 |ForEach-Object {Set-Service -Name $_.Name -StartupType Disabled}

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Note: This requirement applies to IMAP4. IMAP Secure is not restricted and does not apply to this requirement.

Open the Windows PowerShell and enter the following command:

Get-Service -Name MSExchangeIMAPBE,MSExchangeImap4 |Select-Object -Property Name,StartType

If ANY of the IMAP services StartType is NOT set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-259667

Documentable

False

Rule Version

EX19-MB-000065

Severity Override Guidance

Note: This requirement applies to IMAP4. IMAP Secure is not restricted and does not apply to this requirement.

Open the Windows PowerShell and enter the following command:

Get-Service -Name MSExchangeIMAPBE,MSExchangeImap4 |Select-Object -Property Name,StartType

If ANY of the IMAP services StartType is NOT set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

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Target Key

5580