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SMB File Sharing must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-58295 | AOSX-09-000139 | SV-72725r1_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 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-59121r1_chk ) |
|---|
| SMB File Sharing must be disabled. To check if SMB File Sharing is disabled, run the following command: sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c 'print com.apple.smbd:Disabled' /var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd/overrides.plist If the returned value isn't 'true', this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63611r1_fix) |
|---|
| To disable SMB File Sharing, run the following command: sudo defaults write /private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd/overrides.plist 'com.apple.smbd' -dict Disabled -bool true |