Check: AOSX-09-000711
Apple OS X 10.9 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-09-000711
(in version v1 r2)
Title
End users must not be able to override Gatekeeper settings. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Gatekeeper must be configured with a configuration profile in order to prevent normal users from overriding its setting. If users are allowed to disable Gatekeeper or set it to a less restrictive setting, then it is possible that malware could be introduced into the system. Gatekeeper is a security feature that ensures that applications must be digitally signed by an Apple issued certificate in order to run. Digital signatures allow Mac OS X to verify that the application has not been modified by a malicious third party.
Check Content
To check to make sure the user cannot override Gatekeeper settings, type the following code: system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | grep DisableOverride If DisableOverride is not set to '1', this is a finding.
Fix Text
This setting is enforced using a configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-72971r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-58541
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |