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The macOS system must disable Network File System service.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259479 | APPL-14-002003 | SV-259479r958472_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Support for Network File Systems (NFS) services is nonessential and, therefore, must be disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63218r941057_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to disable network file system service with the following command: /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep -c '"com.apple.nfsd" => disabled' If the result is not "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63126r941058_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to disable network file system service with the following command: /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.nfsd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect. |