Check: AOSX-12-362149
Apple OS X 10.12 STIG:
AOSX-12-362149
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The OS X system must prohibit user installation of software without explicit privileged status. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Allowing regular users to install software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that untested or potentially malicious software will be installed on the system. Explicit privileges (escalated or administrative privileges) provide the regular user with explicit capabilities and control that exceeds the rights of a regular user. Operating system functionality will vary, and while users are not permitted to install unapproved software, there may be instances where the organization allows the user to install approved software packages, such as from an approved software repository. The operating system or software configuration management utility must enforce control of software installation by users based upon what types of software installations are permitted (e.g., updates and security patches to existing software) and what types of installations are prohibited (e.g., software whose pedigree with regard to being potentially malicious is unknown or suspect) by the organization.
Check Content
To check if the system is configured to prohibit user installation of software, first check to ensure the Parental Controls are enabled with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If there is no result, this is a finding. Next, check that a blacklist has been properly configured for the user's home directories with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler –xml SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/sed -n '/pathBlackList/,/key/p' | /usr/bin/grep "<string>/Users/</string>" If there is no result, this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Application Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90871r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-76183
Group Title: SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001812 |
The information system prohibits user installation of software without explicit privileged status. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-11 (2) |
Prohibit Installation Without Privileged Status |