Check: AOSX-13-000557
Apple OS X 10.13 STIG:
AOSX-13-000557
(in versions v2 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must disable iCloud Back to My Mac feature. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The Back to My Mac is an iCloud feature permitting users to connect to a Mac, AirPort Disk, or Time Capsule using another Mac or another Internet connected device. When connected users can transfer data and see a live version of the screen content. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049, SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155
Check Content
To view the setting for the Back to My Mac configuration, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowCloudBTMM If the output is null or not "allowCloudBTMM = 0" this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-214871r609363_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-214871
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. |