2.4.6 Disable DVD or CD Sharing

Information

Disabling DVD or CD Sharing minimizes the risk of an attacker using the optical drive as a vector for attack and exposure of sensitive data.

Solution

Perform the following to implement the prescribed state:
Open System Preferences
Select Sharing
Uncheck DVD or CD Sharing

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/300

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b., CSCv6|9.1

Plugin: Unix

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