Check: AOSX-12-000001
Apple OS X 10.12 STIG:
AOSX-12-000001
(in version v1 r6)
Title
The operating system must be a supported release. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
An operating system release is considered "supported" if the vendor continues to provide security patches for the product. With an unsupported release, it will not be possible to resolve security issues discovered in the system software.
Check Content
As of September 2019, Apple is no longer releasing security updates for macOS 10.12 (Sierra). Verify the operating system version. Click the Apple icon on the menu at the top left corner of the screen, and select the “About This Mac” option. The name of the macOS release installed appears on the Overview tab in the resulting window. The precise version number installed is displayed below. If the version is 10.12 or older, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Upgrade to a supported version of the operating system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-108147r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-99043
Group Title: AOSX-12-000001
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001230 |
The organization incorporates flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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SI-2 |
Flaw Remediation |