Check: AOSX-13-000560
Apple OS X 10.13 STIG:
AOSX-13-000560
(in versions v2 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must disable iCloud bookmark synchronization. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
To prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e., embedding of data types within data types), organizations must disable or restrict unused or unnecessary physical and logical ports/protocols on information systems. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049, SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155
Check Content
To view the setting for the iCloud Bookmark Synchronization configuration, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowCloudBookmarks If the output is null or not "allowCloudBookmarks = 0" this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-214874r609363_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-214874
Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
CCI-001774 |
The organization employs a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs on the information system. |