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2.2.4 Ensure CUPS is not enabled

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Information

If the system does not need to print jobs or accept print jobs from other systems, it is recommended that CUPS be disabled to reduce the potential attack surface.

Solution

Run the following command to disable cups: # chkconfig cups off

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1859

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

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

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 90c6bcc04c2365797bd5647bce8e057a0126ca262eedb82375a2e99bf779daa2