The macOS system must disable Screen Sharing and Apple Remote Desktop.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-268505 | APPL-15-002050 | SV-268505r1034455_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| Support for both Screen Sharing and Apple Remote Desktop is nonessential and must be disabled. The information system must be configured to provide only essential capabilities. Disabling Screen Sharing and Apple Remote Desktop helps prevent unauthorized connection of devices, transfer of information, and tunneling. |
| STIG | Date |
| Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-05 |
Details
| Check Text (C-72535r1034453_chk) |
| Verify the macOS system is configured to disable Screen Sharing and Apple Remote Desktop with the following command: /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep -c '"com.apple.screensharing" => disabled' If the result is not "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-72436r1034454_fix) |
| Configure the macOS system to disable Screen Sharing and Apple Remote Desktop with the following command: /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.screensharing The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect. NOTE: This will apply to the whole system. |