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MS Exchange 2013 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Exchange application directory must be protected from unauthorized access.

    <VulnDiscussion>Default product installations may provide more generous access permissions than are necessary to run the application. By exam...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000380

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Exchange software baseline copy must exist.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Exchange software, as with other application software installed on a host system, must be included in a system baseline recor...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000381

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Exchange software must be monitored for unauthorized changes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Monitoring software files for changes against a baseline on a regular basis may help detect the possible introduction of mali...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Exchange services must be documented and unnecessary services must be removed or disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unneeded but running services offer attackers an enhanced attack profile, and attackers are constantly watching to discover o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000431

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Exchange software must be installed on a separate partition from the OS.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In the same way that added security layers can provide a cumulative positive effect on security posture, multiple application...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000435

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The Exchange SMTP automated banner response must not reveal server details.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automated connection responses occur as a result of FTP or Telnet connections when connecting to those services. They report ...
    Rule Medium Severity

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