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The macOS system must disable Server Message Block sharing.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259478 | APPL-14-002001 | SV-259478r958472_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Support for Server Message Block (SMB) file sharing is nonessential and must be disabled. The information system must be configured to provide only essential capabilities. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63217r941054_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to disable Server Message Block sharing with the following command: /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep -c '"com.apple.smbd" => disabled' If the result is not "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63125r941055_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to disable Server Message Block sharing with the following command: /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.smbd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect. |