Check: APPL-13-002043
Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) STIG:
APPL-13-002043
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must disable the iCloud Photo Library. (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 can provide 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 nonessential 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. The iCloud Photo Library must be disabled. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049, SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155
Check Content
Verify the macOS system is configured to disable the iCloud Photo Library with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "allowCloudPhotoLibrary" allowCloudPhotoLibrary = 0; If there is no result, or if "allowCloudPhotoLibrary" is not set to "0", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the macOS system to disable the iCloud Photo Library by installing the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-257212r905269_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-257212
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. |