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

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-253277WN11-00-000110SV-253277r958478_ruleCCI-000381medium
Description
"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.
STIGDate
Microsoft Windows 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide2025-05-15

Details

Check Text (C-253277r958478_chk)

Verify Simple TCP/IP Services has not been installed. Run "Services.msc". If "Simple TCP/IP Services" is listed, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-56680r828914_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.)".