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The macOS system must be configured to disable Apple File (AFP) Sharing.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225160 | AOSX-15-002002 | SV-225160r485636_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| File Sharing is non-essential and must be disabled. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.15 (Catalina) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-08-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-26859r467648_chk ) |
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| To check if the Apple File (AFP) Sharing service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.AppleFileServer If the results do not show the following, this is a finding: "com.apple.AppleFileServer" => true |
| Fix Text (F-26847r467649_fix) |
|---|
| To disable the Apple File (AFP) Sharing service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.AppleFileServer The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect. |