The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed unless required.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000382

SV-52237r4_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 "Microsoft FTP Service" (Service name: FTPSVC) is installed and not disabled, this is a finding.

Fix text

Remove or disable the "Microsoft FTP Service" (Service name: FTPSVC). To remove the "FTP Server" role from a system: Start "Server Manager" Select the server with the "FTP Server" role. Scroll down to "ROLES AND FEATURES" in the left pane. Select "Remove Roles and Features" from the drop down "TASKS" list. Select the appropriate server on the "Server Selection" page, click "Next". De-select "FTP Server" under "Web Server (IIS). Click "Next" and "Remove" as prompted.

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