Check: AOSX-09-000050
Apple OS X 10.9 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-09-000050
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The rshd service must be disabled. (Cat I 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 cannot be disabled. The 'rshd' service must be disabled.
Check Content
The 'rshd' service should be disabled. To check the status of the service, run the following command: sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c 'print com.apple.rshd:Disabled' /var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd/overrides.plist If the returned value isn't 'true', this is a finding.
Fix Text
To disable the 'rshd' service, run the following command: sudo defaults write /private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd/overrides.plist 'com.apple.rshd' -dict Disabled -bool true
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-72693r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-58263
Group Title:
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 |