TMA-MFD-4.2.1
Uninstall or Disable all Unused Packages
Description
Multi-Function Devices often come equipped with software-based features that may not be utilized. It is recommended that unused software-based features be disabled. Uninstalling or disabling utilizing software packages will reduce the attack surface of the Multi-Function Device. 5. User Management This section provides guidance on the secure configuration of the user and account management capabilities of the Multi-Function Device. 5.1 Default Accounts
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
Verify compliance with CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 4.2.1: Uninstall or Disable all Unused Packages.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the remediation procedure in CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 4.2.1 to configure: Uninstall or Disable all Unused Packages.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- mfdprinter
- Reference
- CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 - 4.2.1 Uninstall or Disable all Unused Packages