Check: AOSX-13-002050
Apple OS X 10.13 STIG:
AOSX-13-002050
(in versions v2 r5 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must be configured to disable AirDrop. (Cat III 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. Operating systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services provided by default may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations. Additionally, it is sometimes convenient to provide multiple services from a single component (e.g., VPN and IPS); however, doing so increases risk over limiting the services provided by any one component. To support the requirements and principles of least functionality, the operating system must support the organizational requirements, providing only essential capabilities and limiting the use of ports, protocols, and/or services to only those required, authorized, and approved to conduct official business or to address authorized quality of life issues. AirDrop must be disabled.
Check Content
To check if AirDrop has been disabled, run the following command: sudo /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableAirDrop If the result is not "DisableAirDrop = 1", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Disabling AirDrop is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-214925r609363_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-214925
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 |