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Microsoft Exchange 2019 Edge Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000431

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    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

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    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
  • SRG-APP-000435

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    Group
  • Exchange internal Send connectors must use an authentication level.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) connector is used by Exchange to send and receive messages from server to server. Se...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439

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    Group
  • Exchange must provide redundancy.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Denial of Service (DoS) is a condition when a resource is not available for legitimate users. When this occurs, the organizat...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Exchange internal Receive connectors must require encryption.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Receive connector is used by Exchange to send and receive messages from server to se...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000439

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Exchange internal Send connectors must require encryption.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) connector is used by Exchange to send and receive messages from server to server. Se...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000441

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    Group
  • Exchange must render hyperlinks from email sources from non-.mil domains as unclickable.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Active hyperlinks within an email are susceptible to attacks of malicious software or malware. The hyperlink could lead to a ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000456

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    Group
  • Exchange must have the most current, approved Cumulative Update (CU) installed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The organization (including any contractor to the organization) must promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g...
    Rule Medium Severity

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