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WN11-00-000115 The Telnet Client must not be installed on the system.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000382

Title

The Telnet Client must not be installed on the system.

Control

Verify Telnet Client has not been installed. Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory. If the "telnet" application exists, this is a finding.

Discussion

The "Telnet Client" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Related controls

CCI-000382

Fix

Uninstall "Telnet Client" from the system. Run "Programs and Features". Select "Turn Windows Features on or off". De-select "Telnet Client".