Check: AOSX-10-000141
Apple OS X 10-10 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-10-000141
(in versions v1 r5 through v1 r4)
Title
The NFS daemon must be disabled unless required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the system does not require access to NFS (Network File System) file shares or is not acting as an NFS server, then support for NFS is non-essential and NFS services must be disabled. NFS is a network file system protocol supported by Unix-like operating systems. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Check Content
If the NFS daemon is required, this is not applicable. To check if the NFS daemon is disabled, use the following command: sudo launchctl print-disabled system | grep com.apple.nfsd If the results do not show the following: "com.apple.nfsd" => true this is a finding.
Fix Text
To disable the 'NFS' daemon, run the following command: sudo launchctl disable system/com.apple.nfsd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-74001r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-59571
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-7 |
Least Functionality |