Windows OS: Must not have the Fax Server role installed

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Unnecessary services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption or may provide unauthorized access to the system.

Remediation

To fix this uninstall the "Fax Server" role.

Start "Server Manager".
Select the server with the role.
Scroll down to "ROLES AND FEATURES" in the right pane.
Select "Remove Roles and Features" from the drop-down "TASKS" list.
Select the appropriate server on the "Server Selection" page and click "Next".
Deselect "Fax Server" on the "Roles" page.
Click "Next" and "Remove" as prompted.

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2022: https://stigviewer.com/stigs/microsoft_windows_server_2022/2025-01-14/finding/V-254269
2019: https://stigviewer.com/stigs/microsoft_windows_server_2019/2025-01-15/finding/V-205678

Windows OS: Must not have the Fax Server role installed

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