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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 Draft 2013-01-10

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".