Print spoolers are not configured to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

From Multifunction Device and Network Printers STIG

Part of MFD Authorized Users Restrictions

Associated with IA controls: ECAN-1, IAIA-2, IAIA-1

SV-7021r1_rule Print spoolers are not configured to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Vulnerability discussion

If unauthorized users are allowed access to the print spooler they can queue large print file creating a denial of service for other users. If users are not restricted to manipulating only files they created, they could create ad denial of service by changing the print order of existing files or deleting other users files.The SA will ensure print spoolers are configured to restrict access to authorized user and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Check content

The reviewer will, with the assistance of the SA, verify that the print spoolers are configured to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

Fix text

Configure the print spoolers to restrict access to authorized users and restrict users to managing their own individual jobs.

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