The Fax service must be disabled if installed.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-83307r1_rule The Fax service must be disabled if installed.

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

Run "Services.msc". If the "Fax" service (Service name: Fax) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove or disable the "Fax" service (Service name: fax). To remove the "Fax Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Roles" in the left pane. Under "Role Summary" in the right pane, select "Remove Roles". On the "Server Roles" screen, de-select "Fax Server". Click "Next" and "Remove".

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