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Screen Sharing must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25339 | OSX00475 M6 | SV-37273r1_rule | ECCD-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Screen sharing must be disabled because it allows users of other computers to remotely view and control the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35961r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open System Preferences->Sharing. Ensure "Screen Sharing" service does not have the "On" box checked. If the box is checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31217r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open System Preferences->Sharing. Uncheck the "On" box for "Screen Sharing" service. |