Shared folders must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25300 | OSX00300 M6 | SV-37219r1_rule | ECAN-1 ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Whether or not the guest account itself is enabled, disable guest account access to shared files and folders by deselecting the “Allow guest to connect to shared folders” checkbox. If the guest account is permitted to access shared folders, an attacker can easily attempt to access shared folders without a password. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35908r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 1. Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. 2. Click on Guest Account. 3. Ensure "Allow Guests to connect to shared folders" option is unchecked. If the option is checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31166r1_fix) |
|---|
| 1. Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. 2. Click on Guest Account. 3. Deselect "Allow Guests to connect to shared folders". |