Server (LanmanServer)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80618 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable.
In a high security environment, a secure workstation should only be a client, not a server.
Sharing workstation resources for remote access increases security risk as the attack
surface is notably higher
Note: Many remote administration tools, such as System Center Configuration Manager
(SCCM), require the Server service to be operational for remote management. In addition,
many vulnerability scanners use this service to scan the file system remotely.
Default: Automatic
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.
Potential Impact:
File, print and named-pipe sharing functions will be unavailable from this machine over the network.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Server
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |