The TFTP Client must not be installed on the system.

Documentable No

Rule ID SV-253279r958480_rule

CCI References

CCI-000382

Discussion

The "TFTP Client" is not installed by default. Some protocols and services do not support required security features, such as encrypting passwords or traffic.

Check Procedure

Verify TFTP Client has not been installed.

Navigate to the Windows\System32 directory.

If the "TFTP" application exists, this is a finding.

Fix Action

Uninstall "TFTP Client" from the system.

Run "Programs and Features".
Select "Turn Windows Features on or off".
De-select "TFTP Client".