Check: APPL-15-005090
Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) STIG:
APPL-15-005090
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must authorize USB devices before allowing connection. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
USB devices connected to a Mac must be authorized. [IMPORTANT] ==== This feature is removed if a smart card is paired or smart card attribute mapping is configured. ==== Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163, SRG-OS-000690-GPOS-00140
Check Content
Verify the macOS system is configured to authorize USB devices before allowing connection with the following command: /usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS function run() { let pref1 = ObjC.unwrap($.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.applicationaccess')\ .objectForKey('allowUSBRestrictedMode')) if ( pref1 == false ) { return("false") } else { return("true") } } EOS If the result is not "true", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the macOS system to authorize USB devices before allowing connection by installing the "com.apple.applicationaccess" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-268567r1034641_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-268567
Group Title: SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001958 |
Authenticate organization-defined devices and/or types of devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection. |
| CCI-003959 |
Prohibit the use or connection of unauthorized hardware components. |