The macOS system must disable Internet Sharing.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>If the system does not require Internet Sharing, support for it is nonessential and must be disabled. The information system must be configured to provide only essential capabilities. Disabling Internet Sharing helps prevent unauthorized connection of devices, transfer of information, and tunneling.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-268483r1034389_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure the macOS system to disable Internet Sharing by installing the "com.apple.MCX" configuration profile.