Check: AOSX-12-000143
Apple OS X 10.12 STIG:
AOSX-12-000143
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The OS X system must be configured to disable the Network File System (NFS) stat daemon unless it is required. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If the system does not require access to NFS file shares or is not acting as an NFS server, 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 stat daemon is required, this is not applicable. To check if the NFS stat daemon is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.statd.notify If the results do not show the following, this is a finding: "com.apple.statd.notify" => true
Fix Text
To disable the NFS stat daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.statd.notify The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90683r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-75995
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
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 |