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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of OpenEmbedded
Services
Samba(SMB) Microsoft Windows File Sharing Server
Disable Samba if Possible
Disable Samba if Possible
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Disable Samba if Possible
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Even after the Samba server package has been installed, it will remain disabled. Do not enable this service unless it is absolutely necessary to provide Microsoft Windows file and print sharing functionality.
Disable Samba
Low Severity
The
smb
service can be disabled with the following command:
$ sudo systemctl mask --now smb.service