Check: AOSX-12-000711
Apple OS X 10.12 STIG:
AOSX-12-000711
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The OS X system must be configured so that end users cannot override Gatekeeper settings. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Gatekeeper must be configured with a configuration profile to prevent normal users from overriding its setting. If users are allowed to disable Gatekeeper or set it to a less restrictive setting, malware could be introduced into the system. Gatekeeper is a security feature that ensures applications must be digitally signed by an Apple-issued certificate in order to run. Digital signatures allow Mac OS X to verify the application has not been modified by a malicious third party.
Check Content
To verify the user cannot override Gatekeeper settings, type the following code: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableOverride If "DisableOverride" is not set to "1", this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Security and Privacy Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90775r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-76087
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |