Exchange POP3 service must be disabled.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The POP3 protocol is not approved for use within the DoD. It uses a clear text based user name and password and does not support the DoD standard for PKI for email access. User name and password could easily be captured from the network allowing malicious users to access other system features. Uninstalling or disabling the service will prevent the use of the POP3 protocol.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-234784r617293_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Open the Windows PowerShell and enter the following command:
services.msc
Navigate to and double-click on Microsoft Exchange POP3 Backend.