Title

Disable file and print sharing on remote access devices. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

File and print sharing need to be disabled so file access is not available to unauthorized users.

Check Content

This check verifies that file and print sharing is not installed on remote access devices. Select the Control Panel directory from Start-Settings. Click on Network and Dial-in Connections. Right-click on Local Area Connection and Properties. If File and Print Sharing is not listed, this is not a finding. If File and Print Sharing is listed, then check the personal firewall policy. If port 445 inbound is being filtered, this is not a finding. If File and Print Sharing is listed and the firewall policy is not filtering inbound 445, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Disable file and print sharing

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-6795r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6649

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Expert Comments

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