The Peer Networking Identity Manager service must be disabled if installed.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Peer Networking Identity Manager Service Disabled

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-83311r1_rule The Peer Networking Identity Manager 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 "Peer Networking Identity Manager" service (Service name: p2pimsvc) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove or disable the "Peer Networking Identity Manager" service (Service name: p2pimsvc). The "Peer Networking Identity Manager" service may have been installed to support various functions, such as the "Peer Name Resolution Protocol". To remove the "Peer Name Resolution Protocol" from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select "Features" in the left pane. Under "Features Summary" in the right pane, select "Remove Features". On the "Features" screen, de-select "Peer Name Resolution Protocol ". Click "Next" and "Remove".

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