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The IIS 10.0 web server must not be running on a system providing any other role.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Web servers provide numerous processes, features, and functionalities that utilize TCP/IP ports. Some of these processes may be deemed unnecessary or too unsecure to run on a production system. The web server must provide the capability to disable or deactivate network-related services deemed non-essential to the server mission, are too unsecure, or are prohibited by the PPSM CAL and vulnerability assessments.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-218817r879756_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Remove all unapproved programs and roles from the production web server.