Check: OSX8-00-01260
Apple OSX 10.8 STIG:
OSX8-00-01260
(in version v1 r2)
Title
Secure virtual memory must be used. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Secure virtual memory must be used.
Check Content
To check if the system is using secure virtual memory run the following command: sudo sysctl vm.swapusage | awk '{ print $NF }' If the result does not show (encrypted), this is a finding.
Fix Text
To ensure secure virtual memory is secure, run the following command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.virtualMemory DisableEncryptedSwap -bool FALSE
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-65539r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-51329
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |