Microsoft Exchange 2013 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V1 · R6

CurrentPublished Wed Jul 24 2024

The Exchange local machine policy must require signed scripts.

Microsoft Exchange 2013 Edge Transport Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The Exchange local machine policy must require signed scripts.

Description

Discussion Text

Scripts, especially those downloaded from untrusted locations, often provide a way for attackers to infiltrate a system. By setting machine policy to prevent unauthorized script executions, unanticipated system impacts can be avoided.

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Objective

V-234715

Rule

SV-234715r960954_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

EX13-EG-000075

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-ExecutionPolicy

If the value returned is not RemoteSigned, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

STIG check 14 of 63 in the Microsoft Exchange 2013 Edge Transport Server STIG checklist

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