Simple TCP/IP Services must not be installed on the system.

STIG ID: WN11-00-000110  |  SRG: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 |  Severity: medium |  CCI: CCI-000381 |  Vulnerability Id: V-253277 | 

Vulnerability Discussion

"Simple TCP/IP Services" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Check

Verify Simple TCP/IP Services has not been installed.

Run "Services.msc".

If "Simple TCP/IP Services" is listed, this is a finding.

Fix

Uninstall "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc.)" from the system.

Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".
De-select "Simple TCPIP Services (i.e. echo, daytime etc.)".