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Internet Sharing must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25350 OSX00515 M6 SV-37296r1_rule ECCD-1 Medium
Description
Internet Sharing must be disabled because it allows other users to connect with computers on your local network, through your internet connection.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft 2013-01-10

Details

Check Text ( C-35990r1_chk )
1. Open System Preferences->Sharing.
2. Ensure the "On" box for "Internet Sharing" service is not checked. If the box is checked, this is a finding.


Fix Text (F-31244r1_fix)
1. Open System Preferences->Sharing.
2. Uncheck the "On" box for "Internet Sharing" service.