Check: APPL-12-002041
Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) STIG:
APPL-12-002041
(in versions v1 r8 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must disable iCloud document synchronization. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors. Operating systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). Examples of non-essential capabilities include but are not limited to games, software packages, tools, and demonstration software not related to requirements or providing a wide array of functionality not required for every mission but that cannot be disabled. iCloud document synchronization must be disabled. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049, SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155
Check Content
To view the setting for the iCloud Document Synchronization configuration, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowCloudDocumentSync If the output is null or not "allowCloudDocumentSync = 0" this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-252504r853291_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-252504
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
| CCI-001774 |
The organization employs a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs on the information system. |