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Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
The macOS system must be configured to disable SMB File Sharing unless it is required.
The macOS system must be configured to disable SMB File Sharing unless it is required.
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The macOS system must be configured to disable SMB File Sharing unless it is required.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>File sharing is usually nonessential and must be disabled if not required. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>