Check: AOSX-10-000490
Apple OS X 10-10 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-10-000490
(in versions v1 r5 through v1 r4)
Title
The application Messages must be removed. (Cat III 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 are capable of providing 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 non-essential 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 cannot be disabled. The application Messages must be removed.
Check Content
To check for the existence of Messages, run the following command: ls -ald /Applications/Messages.app If anything is returned, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To remove Messages, run the following command: sudo rm -Rf /Applications/Messages.app
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-74063r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-59633
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 |