Check: AOSX-14-002023
Apple OS X 10.14 (Mojave) STIG:
AOSX-14-002023
(in versions v2 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must be configured to disable the application Calendar. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors. 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 (e.g., key missions, functions). Examples of non-essential capabilities include but are not limited to games, software packages, tools, and demonstration software not related to requirements or providing a wide array of functionality not required for every mission but that cannot be disabled. The application Calendar establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Check Content
To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 5 familyControlsEnabled | grep "Calendar.app" If the return does not contain "/Applications/Calendar.app", this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-209587r610285_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-209587
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 |