Information
This policy setting ensures that the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Client is not installed on the system. TFTP is a protocol for exchanging files between two systems.
The recommended state for this setting is: Not Installed
TFTP allows for the transfer of data without authentication, and does not encrypt the data in transit (or at any level). Therefore, it is a security concern that can lead to data theft or leakage.
Solution
Uninstall the TFTP Client from the system.
GUI:
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Navigate
to Turn Windows Features on or off
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Uncheck
the TFTP Client option
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Click
OK
Note: Windows Features will search for the required files and then uninstall the TFTP Client. A reboot is necessary for the change to take place.
CMD Line
Dism /online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:TFTP
#Verify the feature has been uninstalled:
Dism /online /Get-FeatureInfo /FeatureName:TFTP
Impact:
Data will not be transferrable via the TFTP Client.