The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed unless required.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000382

SV-83309r2_rule The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed unless required.

Vulnerability discussion

Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption.

Check content

If the server has the role of an FTP server, this is NA. Run "Services.msc". If the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove or disable the "FTP Publishing Service" (Service name: MSFTPSVC). To remove the "FTP Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Roles" in the left pane. In the right pane, scroll down to the "Web Server (IIS)" section. Under "Role Services", select "Remove Role Services". On the "Role Services" screen, de-select "FTP Publishing Service". Click "Next" and "Remove".

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