Check: APPL-14-002038
Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) STIG:
APPL-14-002038
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must disable Trivial File Transfer Protocol service. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
If the system does not require Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), support it is nonessential and must be disabled. The information system must be configured to provide only essential capabilities. Disabling TFTP helps prevent the unauthorized connection of devices and the unauthorized transfer of information. Note: TFTP service is disabled at startup by default macOS. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042,SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048
Check Content
Verify the macOS system is configured to disable trivial file transfer protocol service with the following command: /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep -c '"com.apple.tftpd" => disabled' If the result is not "1", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the macOS system to disable trivial file transfer protocol service with the following command: /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.tftpd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-259499r987796_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-259499
Group Title: SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000197 |
For password-based authentication, transmit passwords only over cryptographically-protected channels. |
| CCI-000213 |
Enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies. |