Check: APPL-13-002020
Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) STIG:
APPL-13-002020
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r3)
Title
The macOS system must be configured to disable Siri and dictation. (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. Siri and dictation must be disabled. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049, SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155
Check Content
To check if Siri and dictation has been disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -e "Ironwood Allowed" If the output is not: "Ironwood Allowed = 0", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the macOS system to disable Siri and dictation by installing the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-257199r922885_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-257199
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. |