Title

Print spoolers are not configured to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

If unauthorized users are allowed access to the print spooler they can queue large print file creating a denial of service for other users. If users are not restricted to manipulating only files they created, they could create ad denial of service by changing the print order of existing files or deleting other users files. The SA will ensure print spoolers are configured to restrict access to authorized user and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Check Content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the SA, verify that the print spoolers are configured to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Fix Text

Configure the print spoolers to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-7021r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6796

Group Title: MFD Authorized Users Restrictions

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.