Details
By enabling Printer sharing the computer is set up as a print server to accept print jobs from other computers. Dedicated print servers or direct IP printing should be used instead. Disabling Printer Sharing mitigates the risk of attackers attempting to exploit the print server to gain access to the system.
Solution
Perform the following to implement the prescribed state: Open System Preferences Select Sharing Uncheck Printer Sharing
Supportive Information
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This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Unix.