Non system-created file shares on a system must limit access to groups that require it.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Shares which provide network access, should not typically exist on a workstation except for system-created administrative shares, and could potentially expose sensitive information. If a share is necessary, share permissions, as well as NTFS permissions, must be reconfigured to give the minimum access to those accounts that require it.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-220710r569187_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
If a non system-created share is required on a system, configure the share and NTFS permissions to limit access to the specific groups or accounts that require it.
Remove any unnecessary non-system created shares.