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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.