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Apple OS X 10.11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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  • Published: 2018-01-04
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This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via e-mail to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.
a
The operating system must conceal, via the session lock, information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image.
AC-11 - Low - CCI-000060 - V-67461 - SV-81951r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-11
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000060
Version
AOSX-11-000005
Vuln IDs
  • V-67461
Rule IDs
  • SV-81951r1_rule
A default screensaver must be configured for all users, as the screensaver will act as a session time-out lock for the system and must be one that conceals the contents of the screen from unauthorized users. The screensaver must not display any sensitive information or reveal the contents of the locked session screen. Publicly viewable images can include static or dynamic images such as patterns used with screen savers, photographic images, solid colors, a clock, a battery life indicator, or a blank screen.
Checks: C-68025r1_chk

To view the currently selected screen saver for the logged in user, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep moduleName If there is no result or defined "moduleName", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73575r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.

b
The operating system must initiate a session lock after a 15-minute period of inactivity.
AC-11 - Medium - CCI-000057 - V-67463 - SV-81953r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-11
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000057
Version
AOSX-11-000010
Vuln IDs
  • V-67463
Rule IDs
  • SV-81953r1_rule
A screensaver must be enabled and set to require a password to unlock. The timeout should be set to fifteen minutes of inactivity. This mitigates the risk that a user might forget to manually lock the screen before stepping away from the computer. A session time-out lock is a temporary action taken when a user stops work and moves away from the immediate physical vicinity of the information system, but does not log out because of the temporary nature of the absence. Rather than relying on the user to manually lock their operating system session prior to vacating the vicinity, operating systems need to be able to identify when a user's session has idled and take action to initiate the session lock.
Checks: C-68027r1_chk

To check if the system has a configuration profile configured to enable the screen saver after a time-out period, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep idleTime The check should return a value of "900" or less for idleTime. If not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73577r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.

b
The operating system must retain the session lock until the user reestablishes access using established identification and authentication procedures.
AC-11 - Medium - CCI-000056 - V-67465 - SV-81955r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-11
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000056
Version
AOSX-11-000020
Vuln IDs
  • V-67465
Rule IDs
  • SV-81955r1_rule
Users must be prompted to enter their passwords when unlocking the screensaver. The screensaver acts as a session lock and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the current user's account.
Checks: C-68029r1_chk

To check if the system will prompt users to enter their passwords to unlock the screensaver, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep askForPassword If there is no result, or if "askForPassword" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73579r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.

b
The operating system must monitor remote access methods.
AC-17 - Medium - CCI-000067 - V-67467 - SV-81957r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-17
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000067
Version
AOSX-11-000030
Vuln IDs
  • V-67467
Rule IDs
  • SV-81957r1_rule
Remote access services, such as those providing remote access to network devices and information systems, increase risk and expose those systems to possible cyber attacks, so all remote access should be closely monitored and audited. Only authorized users should be permitted to remotely access DoD non-public information systems. An attacker might attempt to log in as an authorized user, through stolen credentials, unpatched exploits of the remote access service, or brute force attempts to guess a valid username and password. If a user is attempting to log in to a system from an unusual location or at an unusual time, or if there are many failed attempts, there is a possibility that the system is the target of a cyber attack. Auditing logon events mitigates this risk by recording all logon attempts, successful and unsuccessful, to the system.
Checks: C-68031r2_chk

To check to make sure the audit daemon is configured to log all logon events, both local and remote, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control The flag "lo" should be included in the list of flags set. If it is not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73581r2_fix

To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,lo/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the /etc/security/audit_control file.

b
The operating system must, for networked systems, compare internal information system clocks at least every 24 hours with a server which is synchronized to one of the redundant United States Naval Observatory (USNO) time servers or a time server designated for the appropriate DoD network (NIPRNet/SIPRNet), and/or the Global Positioning System (GPS).
AU-8 - Medium - CCI-001891 - V-67469 - SV-81959r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-8
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001891
Version
AOSX-11-000330
Vuln IDs
  • V-67469
Rule IDs
  • SV-81959r1_rule
Inaccurate time stamps make it more difficult to correlate events and can lead to an inaccurate analysis. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. Sources outside of the configured acceptable allowance (drift) may be inaccurate. Synchronizing internal information system clocks provides uniformity of time stamps for information systems with multiple system clocks and systems connected over a network. Organizations should consider endpoints that may not have regular access to the authoritative time server (e.g., mobile, teleworking, and tactical endpoints).
Checks: C-68033r1_chk

The Network Time Protocol ("NTP") service must be enabled on all networked systems. To check if the service is running, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl list | grep org.ntp.ntpd If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To ensure that an authorized NTP server is configured, run the following command or examine /etc/ntp.conf: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^server /etc/ntp.conf Only approved time servers should be configured for use. If no server is configured, or if an unapproved time server is in use, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73583r1_fix

To enable the "NTP" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/org.ntp.ntpd.plist To configure one or more time servers for use, edit /etc/ntp.conf and enter each hostname or ip address on a separate line, prefixing each one with the keyword "server".

b
Audit log files must be owned by root.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67471 - SV-81961r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000331
Vuln IDs
  • V-67471
Rule IDs
  • SV-81961r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct ownership to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68035r1_chk

To check the ownership of the audit log files, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -le $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') | grep -v current The results should show the owner (third column) to be "root". If not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73585r1_fix

For any log file that returns an incorrect owner, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chown root [audit log file] [audit log file] is the full path to the log file in question.

b
Audit log folders must be owned by root.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67473 - SV-81963r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000332
Vuln IDs
  • V-67473
Rule IDs
  • SV-81963r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct ownership to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68037r1_chk

To check the ownership of the audit log folder, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -lde $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') The results should show the owner (third column) to be "root". If not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73587r1_fix

For any log folder that has an incorrect owner, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chown root [audit log folder]

b
Audit log files must be group-owned by wheel.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67475 - SV-81965r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000333
Vuln IDs
  • V-67475
Rule IDs
  • SV-81965r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct group-ownership to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68039r1_chk

To check the group-ownership of the audit log files, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -le $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') | /usr/bin/grep -v current The results should show the group owner (fourth column) to be "wheel". If not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73589r1_fix

For any log file that returns an incorrect group-owner, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chgrp wheel [audit log file] [audit log file] is the full path to the log file in question.

b
Audit log folders must be group-owned by wheel.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67477 - SV-81967r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000334
Vuln IDs
  • V-67477
Rule IDs
  • SV-81967r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct group-ownership to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68041r1_chk

To check the group-ownership of the audit log folder, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -lde $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') The results should show the group (fourth column) to be "wheel", if not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73591r1_fix

For any log folder that has an incorrect group, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chgrp wheel [audit log folder]

b
Audit log files must be mode 440 or less permissive.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67479 - SV-81969r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000335
Vuln IDs
  • V-67479
Rule IDs
  • SV-81969r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct permissions to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68043r1_chk

To check the permissions of the audit log files, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -le $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') | /usr/bin/grep -v current The results should show the permissions (first column) to be "440" or less permissive, if not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73593r1_fix

For any log file that returns an incorrect permission value, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod 440 [audit log file] [audit log file] is the full path to the log file in question.

b
Audit log folders must have mode 700 or less permissive.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67481 - SV-81971r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000336
Vuln IDs
  • V-67481
Rule IDs
  • SV-81971r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log folders with the correct permissions to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log folders are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68045r1_chk

To check the permissions of the audit log folder, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo ls -lde $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') The results should show the permissions (first column) to be "700" or less permissive, if not, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73595r1_fix

For any log folder that returns an incorrect permission value, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod 700 [audit log folder]

b
Log files must not contain ACLs.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67483 - SV-81973r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000337
Vuln IDs
  • V-67483
Rule IDs
  • SV-81973r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log files with the correct permissions to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log files are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68047r1_chk

To check if a log file contains ACLs, run the following commands: /usr/bin/sudo ls -le $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') | /usr/bin/grep -v current In the output from the above commands, ACLs will be listed under any file that may contain them (e.g., "0: group:admin allow list,readattr,reaadextattr,readsecurity"). If any such line exists, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73597r1_fix

For any log file that contains ACLs, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod -N [audit log file]

b
Log folders must not contain ACLs.
AU-9 - Medium - CCI-000162 - V-67485 - SV-81975r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-9
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000162
Version
AOSX-11-000338
Vuln IDs
  • V-67485
Rule IDs
  • SV-81975r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to create log folders with the correct permissions to prevent normal users from reading audit logs. Audit logs contain sensitive data about the system and about users. If log folders are set to only be readable and writable by root or administrative users with sudo, the risk is mitigated.
Checks: C-68049r1_chk

To check if a log folder contains ACLs, run the following commands: /usr/bin/sudo ls -lde $(/usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep '^dir' /etc/security/audit_control | awk -F: '{print $2}') In the output from the above commands, ACLs will be listed under any folder that may contain them (e.g., "0: group:admin allow list,readattr,reaadextattr,readsecurity"). If any such line exists, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73599r1_fix

For any log folder that contains ACLs, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod -N [audit log folder]

c
The operating system must implement DoD-approved encryption to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.
AC-17 - High - CCI-000068 - V-67487 - SV-81977r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-17
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000068
Version
AOSX-11-000035
Vuln IDs
  • V-67487
Rule IDs
  • SV-81977r1_rule
The rexec service must be disabled. The rexec service does not implement crypto and has had several security vulnerabilities in the past. It is disabled by default; enabling it would increase the attack surface of the system. Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote access session. Remote access is access to DoD non-public information systems by an authorized user (or an information system) communicating through an external, non-organization-controlled network. Remote access methods include, for example, dial-up, broadband, and wireless. Encryption provides a means to secure the remote connection to prevent unauthorized access to the data traversing the remote access connection (e.g., RDP) thereby providing a degree of confidentiality. The encryption strength of mechanism is selected based on the security categorization of the information.
Checks: C-68051r1_chk

To check if the "rexec" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.rexecd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.rexecd" => true

Fix: F-73601r1_fix

To disable the "rexec" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.rexecd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

c
The rshd service must be disabled.
CM-7 - High - CCI-000381 - V-67491 - SV-81981r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000050
Vuln IDs
  • V-67491
Rule IDs
  • SV-81981r1_rule
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.
Checks: C-68055r1_chk

To check if the "rshd" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.rshd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.rshd" => true

Fix: F-73605r1_fix

To disable the "rshd" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.rshd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The operating system must enforce requirements for remote connections to the information system.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67493 - SV-81983r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000055
Vuln IDs
  • V-67493
Rule IDs
  • SV-81983r1_rule
The Screen Sharing feature allows remote users to view or control the desktop of the current user. A malicious user can take advantage of screen sharing to gain full access to the system remotely, either with stolen credentials or by guessing the username and password. Disabling Screen Sharing mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68057r1_chk

To check if the Screen Sharing service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.screensharing If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.screensharing" => true

Fix: F-73607r1_fix

To disable the Screen Sharing service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.screensharing The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

a
The Bluetooth software driver must be disabled.
CM-6 - Low - CCI-000366 - V-67495 - SV-81985r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000065
Vuln IDs
  • V-67495
Rule IDs
  • SV-81985r1_rule
The Bluetooth kernel extension must be disabled, as wireless access introduces unnecessary security risks. Disabling Bluetooth support with a configuration profile mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68059r1_chk

If Bluetooth connectivity is required to facilitate use of approved external devices, this is not applicable. To check if Bluetooth is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableBluetooth If there is no result, or if "DisableBluetooth" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73609r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Bluetooth Policy" configuration profile.

b
Wi-Fi support software must be disabled.
AC-18 - Medium - CCI-001443 - V-67497 - SV-81987r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001443
Version
AOSX-11-000070
Vuln IDs
  • V-67497
Rule IDs
  • SV-81987r1_rule
Use of Wi-Fi to connect to unauthorized networks may facilitate the exfiltration of mission data.
Checks: C-68061r1_chk

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is not applicable. To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name. If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73611r1_fix

To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled "Wi-Fi" off

b
Infrared [IR] support must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67499 - SV-81989r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000075
Vuln IDs
  • V-67499
Rule IDs
  • SV-81989r1_rule
Infrared [IR] kernel support must be disabled to prevent users from controlling the system with IR devices. By default, if IR is enabled, the system will accept IR control from any remote.
Checks: C-68063r1_chk

To check if IR support is disabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults read /Library/Preferences/com.apple.driver.AppleIRController DeviceEnabled If the result is not "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73613r1_fix

To disable IR, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.driver.AppleIRController DeviceEnabled -bool FALSE

b
Automatic actions must be disabled for blank CDs.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67501 - SV-81991r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000085
Vuln IDs
  • V-67501
Rule IDs
  • SV-81991r1_rule
Applications should not be configured to launch automatically when a disk is inserted. This potentially circumvents anti-virus software and allows malicious users to craft disks that can exploit user applications. Disabling Automatic Actions for blank CDs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68065r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the system has the correct setting for blank CDs in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'com.apple.digihub.blank.cd.appeared' If this is not defined or "action" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73615r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
Automatic actions must be disabled for blank DVDs.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67503 - SV-81993r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000090
Vuln IDs
  • V-67503
Rule IDs
  • SV-81993r1_rule
Applications should not be configured to launch automatically when a disk is inserted. This potentially circumvents anti-virus software and allows malicious users to craft disks that can exploit user applications. Disabling Automatic Actions for blank DVDs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68067r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the system has the correct setting for blank DVDs in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'com.apple.digihub.blank.dvd.appeared' If this is not defined or "action" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73617r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
Automatic actions must be disabled for music CDs.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67505 - SV-81995r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000095
Vuln IDs
  • V-67505
Rule IDs
  • SV-81995r1_rule
Applications should not be configured to launch automatically when a disk is inserted. This potentially circumvents anti-virus software and allows malicious users to craft disks that can exploit user applications. Disabling Automatic Actions for music CDs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68069r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the system has the correct setting for music CDs in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'com.apple.digihub.cd.music.appeared' If this is not defined or "action" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73619r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
Automatic actions must be disabled for picture CDs.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67507 - SV-81997r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000100
Vuln IDs
  • V-67507
Rule IDs
  • SV-81997r1_rule
Applications should not be configured to launch automatically when a disk is inserted. This potentially circumvents anti-virus software and allows malicious users to craft disks that can exploit user applications. Disabling Automatic Actions for picture CDs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68071r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the system has the correct setting for picture CDs in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'com.apple.digihub.cd.picture.appeared' If this is not defined or "action" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73621r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
Automatic actions must be disabled for video DVDs.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67509 - SV-81999r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000105
Vuln IDs
  • V-67509
Rule IDs
  • SV-81999r1_rule
Applications should not be configured to launch automatically when a disk is inserted. This potentially circumvents anti-virus software and allows malicious users to craft disks that can exploit user applications. Disabling Automatic Actions for video DVDs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68073r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the system has the correct setting for video DVDs in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'com.apple.digihub.dvd.video.appeared' If this is not defined or "action" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73623r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
The operating system must automatically remove or disable temporary user accounts after 72 hours.
AC-2 - Medium - CCI-000016 - V-67511 - SV-82001r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000016
Version
AOSX-11-000110
Vuln IDs
  • V-67511
Rule IDs
  • SV-82001r1_rule
If temporary user accounts remain active when no longer needed or for an excessive period, these accounts may be targeted by attackers to gain unauthorized access. To mitigate this risk, automated termination of all temporary accounts must be set upon account creation. Temporary accounts are established as part of normal account activation procedures when there is a need for short-term accounts without the demand for immediacy in account activation. If temporary accounts are used, the operating system must be configured to automatically terminate these types of accounts after a DoD-defined time period of 72 hours. To address access requirements, many operating systems may be integrated with enterprise level authentication/access mechanisms that meet or exceed access control policy requirements.
Checks: C-68075r1_chk

Password policy can be set with the "pwpolicy" utility. The variable names may vary depending on how the policy was set. To check if the password policy is configured to disable a temporary account after 72 hours, run the following command to output the password policy to the screen, substituting the correct user name in place of username: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 If there is no output, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. Otherwise, look for the line "<key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key>". In the array that follows, there should be a <dict> section that contains a check <string> that allows users to log in if "policyAttributeCurrentTime" is less than the result of adding "policyAttributeCreationTime" to 72 hours (259299 seconds). The check might use a variable defined in its "policyParameters" section. If the check does not exist or if the check adds too great an amount of time to "policyAttributeCreationTime", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73625r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using a configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current policy file, substituting the correct user name in place of username: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the resulting password policy file in a text editor. If other policy settings are present, and the line "<key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key>" already exists, insert the following text after the <array> tag that immediately follows it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributeCurrentTime < policyAttributeCreationTime + 259299</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Disable Temporary Account</string> </dict> At a minimum, edit the file to ensure that it contains the following text: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributeCurrentTime < policyAttributeCreationTime + 259299</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Disable Temporary Account</string> </dict> </array> </dict> </plist> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file, substituting the correct user name in place of username: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist

b
The operating system must provide an immediate real-time alert to the SA and ISSO, at a minimum, of all audit failure events requiring real-time alerts.
AU-5 - Medium - CCI-001858 - V-67513 - SV-82003r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001858
Version
AOSX-11-000310
Vuln IDs
  • V-67513
Rule IDs
  • SV-82003r1_rule
The audit service should be configured to immediately print messages to the console or email administrator users when an auditing failure occurs. It is critical for the appropriate personnel to be aware if a system is at risk of failing to process audit logs as required. Without a real-time alert, security personnel may be unaware of an impending failure of the audit capability and system operation may be adversely affected.
Checks: C-68077r1_chk

By default, "auditd" only logs errors to syslog. To see if audit has been configured to print error messages to the console, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep logger /etc/security/audit_warn If the argument "-s" is missing, or if audit_warn has not been otherwise modified to print errors to the console or send email alerts to the SA and ISSO, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73627r1_fix

To make "auditd" log errors to standard error as well as "syslogd", run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/logger -p/logger -s -p/' /etc/security/audit_warn; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s

b
The operating system must provide an immediate warning to the SA and ISSO (at a minimum) when allocated audit record storage volume reaches 75% of repository maximum audit record storage capacity.
AU-5 - Medium - CCI-001855 - V-67515 - SV-82005r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001855
Version
AOSX-11-000305
Vuln IDs
  • V-67515
Rule IDs
  • SV-82005r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to require a minimum percentage of free disk space in order to run. This ensures that audit will notify the administrator that action is required to free up more disk space for audit logs. When minfree is set to 25%, security personnel are notified immediately when the storage volume is 75% full and are able to plan for audit record storage capacity expansion.
Checks: C-68081r1_chk

The check displays the "% free" to leave available for the system. The audit system will not write logs if the volume has less than this percentage of free disk space. To view the current setting, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^minfree /etc/security/audit_control If this returns no results, or does not contain "25", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73629r1_fix

Edit the /etc/security/audit_control file, and change the value for "minfree" to "25". Use the following command to set the "minfree" value to "25%": /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*minfree.*/minfree:25/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the /etc/security/audit_control file.

b
The operating system must allocate audit record storage capacity to store at least one weeks worth of audit records, when audit records are not immediately sent to a central audit record storage facility.
AU-4 - Medium - CCI-001849 - V-67517 - SV-82007r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-4
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001849
Version
AOSX-11-000295
Vuln IDs
  • V-67517
Rule IDs
  • SV-82007r1_rule
The audit service must be configured to require that records are kept for 7 days or longer before deletion when there is no central audit record storage facility. When "expire-after" is set to "7d", the audit service will not delete audit logs until the log data is at least 7 days old.
Checks: C-68083r1_chk

The check displays the amount of time the audit system is configured to retain audit log files. The audit system will not delete logs until the specified condition has been met. To view the current setting, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^expire-after /etc/security/audit_control If this returns no results, or does not contain "7d" or a larger value, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73631r1_fix

Edit the /etc/security/audit_control file, and change the value for 'expire-after' to the amount of time audit logs should be kept for the system. Use the following command to set the "expire-after" value to "7d": /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*expire-after.*/expire-after:7d/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the /etc/security/audit_control file.

b
The operating system must be configured such that emergency administrator accounts are never automatically disabled.
AC-2 - Medium - CCI-001682 - V-67521 - SV-82011r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001682
Version
AOSX-11-000115
Vuln IDs
  • V-67521
Rule IDs
  • SV-82011r1_rule
Emergency administrator accounts are privileged accounts which are established in response to crisis situations where the need for rapid account activation is required. Therefore, emergency account activation may bypass normal account authorization processes. If these accounts are automatically disabled, system maintenance during emergencies may not be possible, thus adversely affecting system availability. Emergency administrator accounts are different from infrequently used accounts (i.e., local logon accounts used by system administrators when network or normal logon/access is not available). Infrequently used accounts also remain available and are not subject to automatic termination dates. However, an emergency administrator account is normally a different account which is created for use by vendors or system maintainers. To address access requirements, many operating systems can be integrated with enterprise-level authentication/access mechanisms that meet or exceed access control policy requirements.
Checks: C-68087r2_chk

If an emergency account has been created on the system, check the expiration settings of a local account using the following command, replacing username with the correct value: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 If there is output, ensure that the account policies do not restrict the ability to log on after a certain date or amount of time, if they do, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73635r1_fix

To remove all pwpolicy settings for an emergency account, run the following command, replacing username with the correct value: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username clearaccountpolicies Otherwise, to change the password policy for an emergency account and only remove some policy sections, run the following command to save a copy of the current policy file for the specified username: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the resulting password policy file in a text editor and remove any policyContent sections that would restrict the ability to log on after a certain date or amount of time. To remove the section cleanly, remove the entire text that begins with <dict>, contains the like <key>policyContent<'/key>, and ends with </dict>. After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy -u username setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist

b
The operating system must generate audit records for all account creations, modifications, disabling, and termination events, for privileged activities or other system-level access, all kernel module load, unload, and restart actions, all program initiations, and organizationally defined events for all non-local maintenance and diagnostic sessions.
AC-2 - Medium - CCI-000018 - V-67523 - SV-82013r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000018
Version
AOSX-11-000120
Vuln IDs
  • V-67523
Rule IDs
  • SV-82013r1_rule
Without generating audit records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one. Audit records can be generated from various components within the information system (e.g., module or policy filter). Satisfies: SRG-OS-000004-GPOS-00004, SRG-OS-000239-GPOS-00089, SRG-OS-000240-GPOS-00090, SRG-OS-000241-GPOS-00091, SRG-OS-000327-GPOS-00127, SRG-OS-000392-GPOS-00172, SRG-OS-000471-GPOS-00215, SRG-OS-000471-GPOS-00216, SRG-OS-000476-GPOS-00221, SRG-OS-000477-GPOS-00222
Checks: C-68089r2_chk

In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control If "ad" is not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73637r2_fix

To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,ad/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the "/etc/security/audit_control" file.

b
SMB File Sharing must be disabled unless required.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67531 - SV-82021r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000139
Vuln IDs
  • V-67531
Rule IDs
  • SV-82021r1_rule
File Sharing is usually non-essential and must be disabled if not required. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68097r1_chk

If SMB File Sharing is required, this is not applicable. To check if the SMB File Sharing service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.smbd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.smbd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73645r1_fix

To disable the SMB File Sharing service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.smbd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
Apple File (AFP) Sharing must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67533 - SV-82023r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000140
Vuln IDs
  • V-67533
Rule IDs
  • SV-82023r1_rule
File Sharing is non-essential and must be disabled. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68099r1_chk

To check if the Apple File (AFP) Sharing service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.AppleFileServer If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.AppleFileServer" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73647r1_fix

To disable the Apple File (AFP) Sharing service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.AppleFileServer The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The NFS daemon must be disabled unless required.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67535 - SV-82025r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000141
Vuln IDs
  • V-67535
Rule IDs
  • SV-82025r1_rule
If the system does not require access to NFS (Network File System) file shares or is not acting as an NFS server, then support for NFS is non-essential and NFS services must be disabled. NFS is a network file system protocol supported by Unix-like operating systems. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68101r1_chk

If the NFS daemon is required, this is not applicable. To check if the NFS daemon is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.nfsd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.nfsd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73649r1_fix

To disable the NFS daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.nfsd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The NFS lock daemon must be disabled unless required.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67537 - SV-82027r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000142
Vuln IDs
  • V-67537
Rule IDs
  • SV-82027r1_rule
If the system does not require access to NFS (Network File System) file shares or is not acting as an NFS server, then support for NFS is non-essential and NFS services must be disabled. NFS is a network file system protocol supported by Unix-like operating systems. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68103r1_chk

If the NFS lock daemon is required, this is not applicable. To check if the NFS lock daemon is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.lockd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.lockd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73651r1_fix

To disable the NFS lock daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.lockd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The NFS stat daemon must be disabled unless required.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67539 - SV-82029r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000143
Vuln IDs
  • V-67539
Rule IDs
  • SV-82029r1_rule
If the system does not require access to NFS (Network File System) file shares or is not acting as an NFS server, then support for NFS is non-essential and NFS services must be disabled. NFS is a network file system protocol supported by Unix-like operating systems. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68105r1_chk

If the NFS stat daemon is required, this is not applicable. To check if the NFS stat daemon is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.statd.notify If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.statd.notify" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73653r1_fix

To disable the NFS stat daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.statd.notify The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The system firewall must be configured with a default-deny policy.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67541 - SV-82031r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000155
Vuln IDs
  • V-67541
Rule IDs
  • SV-82031r1_rule
An approved firewall must be installed and enabled to work in concert with the OS X Application Firewall. When configured correctly, firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports.
Checks: C-68107r1_chk

The system firewall must be configured with a "default-deny" policy. Ask the SA or ISSO if an approved firewall is loaded on the system. The recommended system is the McAfee HBSS. If there is no firewall installed on the system, this is a finding. If there is a firewall installed and it is not configured with a "default-deny" policy, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73655r1_fix

Install an approved HBSS or firewall solution onto the system and configure it with a "default-deny" policy.

a
The SSH banner must contain the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner.
AC-8 - Low - CCI-000048 - V-67547 - SV-82037r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-8
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000048
Version
AOSX-11-000186
Vuln IDs
  • V-67547
Rule IDs
  • SV-82037r1_rule
Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and security notification verbiage used is consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. System use notifications are required only for access via logon interfaces with human users and are not required when such human interfaces do not exist. The banner must be formatted in accordance with DTM-08-060.
Checks: C-68113r1_chk

For systems that allow remote access through SSH, run the following command to ensure that /etc/banner exists: /bin/ls -l /etc/banner If /etc/banner does not exist, this is a finding. The banner text of the document MUST read: "You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details." If the text is not worded exactly this way, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73661r1_fix

For systems that allow remote access through SSH, create a plain text file containing the required text and save it as /etc/banner.

b
The operating system must initiate session audits at system startup.
AU-14 - Medium - CCI-001464 - V-67551 - SV-82041r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-14
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001464
Version
AOSX-11-000230
Vuln IDs
  • V-67551
Rule IDs
  • SV-82041r1_rule
If auditing is enabled late in the startup process, the actions of some start-up processes may not be audited. Some audit systems also maintain state information only available if auditing is enabled before a given process is created.
Checks: C-68117r1_chk

To check if the audit service is running, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl list | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.auditd If nothing is returned, the audit service is not running, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73665r1_fix

To enable the audit service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.auditd.plist

b
The operating system must generate audit records for DoD defined events such as: successful/unsuccessful logon attempts, successful/unsuccessful direct access attempts, starting and ending time for user access, and concurrent logons to the same account from different sources.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000172 - V-67553 - SV-82043r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000172
Version
AOSX-11-000200
Vuln IDs
  • V-67553
Rule IDs
  • SV-82043r1_rule
Without generating audit records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one. Audit records can be generated from various components within the information system (e.g., module or policy filter). Satisfies: SRG-OS-000470-GPOS-00214, SRG-OS-000472-GPOS-00217, SRG-OS-000473-GPOS-00218, SRG-OS-000475-GPOS-00220
Checks: C-68119r2_chk

In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control Logon events are logged by way of the "aa" flag. If "aa" is not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73667r2_fix

To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,aa/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the "/etc/security/audit_control" file.

b
Any connection to the operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system.
AC-8 - Medium - CCI-000048 - V-67555 - SV-82045r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-8
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000048
Version
AOSX-11-000195
Vuln IDs
  • V-67555
Rule IDs
  • SV-82045r1_rule
Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and security notification verbiage used is consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. System use notifications are required only for access via logon interfaces with human users and are not required when such human interfaces do not exist. The banner must be formatted in accordance with DTM-08-060. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006, SRG-OS-000228-GPOS-00088
Checks: C-68121r2_chk

The policy banner will show if a "PolicyBanner.rtf" or "PolicyBanner.rtfd" exists in the /Library/Security folder. Run this command to show the contents of that folder: /bin/ls -l /Library/Security/PolicyBanner.rtf* If neither "PolicyBanner.rtf" nor "PolicyBanner.rtfd" exists, this is a finding. The banner text of the document MUST read: "You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details." If the text is not worded exactly this way, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73669r2_fix

Create a RTF formatted file containing the required text. Name the file "PolicyBanner.rtf" or "PolicyBanner.rtfd" and place it in /Library/Security/

a
The operating system must display the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner before granting access to the system via SSH.
AC-8 - Low - CCI-000048 - V-67557 - SV-82047r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-8
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000048
Version
AOSX-11-000187
Vuln IDs
  • V-67557
Rule IDs
  • SV-82047r1_rule
Display of a standardized and approved use notification before granting access to the operating system ensures privacy and security notification verbiage used is consistent with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, standards, and guidance. System use notifications are required only for access via logon interfaces with human users and are not required when such human interfaces do not exist. The banner must be formatted in accordance with DTM-08-060.
Checks: C-68123r1_chk

For systems that allow remote access through SSH, run the following command to ensure that /etc/banner is displayed before granting access: # /usr/bin/grep Banner /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the sshd Banner configuration option does not point to "/etc/banner", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73671r1_fix

For systems that allow remote access through SSH, modify the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to add or update the following line: Banner /etc/banner

c
The Security assessment policy subsystem must be enabled.
CM-5 - High - CCI-001749 - V-67559 - SV-82049r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-001749
Version
AOSX-11-000430
Vuln IDs
  • V-67559
Rule IDs
  • SV-82049r1_rule
Any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, software defined by the organization as critical software must be signed with a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.
Checks: C-68125r1_chk

To check the status of the Security assessment policy subsystem, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/spctl --status | /usr/bin/grep enabled If nothing is returned, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73673r1_fix

To enable the Security assessment policy subsystem, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/spctl --master-enable

b
The operating system must limit privileges to change software resident within software libraries.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-001499 - V-67561 - SV-82051r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001499
Version
AOSX-11-000435
Vuln IDs
  • V-67561
Rule IDs
  • SV-82051r1_rule
File permissions should be compared against the default set of permissions that were set at the time of the initial install. Changes to default file permissions can make the system less secure and disrupt the functionality of installed applications. Unless changes are required to harden a system, the default permissions should be kept. If the operating system were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, then those changes might be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. Verifying that permissions remain unchanged mitigates this risk. This requirement applies to operating systems with software libraries that are accessible and configurable, as in the case of interpreted languages. Software libraries also include privileged programs which execute with escalated privileges. Only qualified and authorized individuals shall be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.
Checks: C-68127r1_chk

System Integrity Protection is a security feature, enabled by default, that protects certain system processes and files from being modified or tampered with. The current status of "System Integrity Protection" can be checked with the following command: /usr/bin/csrutil status If the result does not show the following, this is a finding. System Integrity Protection status: enabled.

Fix: F-73675r1_fix

To re-enable "System Integrity Protection", boot the affected system into "Recovery" Mode, launch "Terminal" from the "Utilities" menu, and run the following command: /usr/bin/csrutil enable

b
A configuration profile must be installed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67563 - SV-82053r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000455
Vuln IDs
  • V-67563
Rule IDs
  • SV-82053r1_rule
Configuration settings must be verified by a centrally managed system such as an MDM to ensure that they have not been changed. Configuration settings are the configurable security-related parameters of information technology products that are part of the information system. Security-related parameters are those parameters impacting the security state of the system including parameters related to meeting other security control requirements. Rather than visiting each and every system when verifying configuration changes, organizations will employ automated tools that can make changes across all systems. This greatly increases efficiency and manageability of applications in a large scale environment.
Checks: C-68129r3_chk

To check if the system has a configuration profile applied, run the following command: sudo /usr/bin/profiles -H If there are no profiles installed, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73677r1_fix

Obtain a configuration profile from an MDM or trusted provider containing the configuration settings required to be applied.

b
The operating system must employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-001774 - V-67565 - SV-82055r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001774
Version
AOSX-11-000460
Vuln IDs
  • V-67565
Rule IDs
  • SV-82055r1_rule
Application Restrictions must be enabled for user accounts and configured to only allow users to execute approved applications. Utilizing a whitelist such as Application Restrictions provides a configuration management method for allowing the execution of only authorized software. Using only authorized software decreases risk by limiting the number of potential vulnerabilities. The organization must identify authorized software programs and permit execution of authorized software. The process used to identify software programs that are authorized to execute on organizational information systems is commonly referred to as whitelisting.
Checks: C-68131r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "FaceTime", "Game Center", "Mail", "Contacts", "Calendar", "Reminders", "Notes", and "Messages" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73679r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application FaceTime must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67567 - SV-82057r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000475
Vuln IDs
  • V-67567
Rule IDs
  • SV-82057r1_rule
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 application FaceTime establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68133r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "FaceTime" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = FaceTime;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "FaceTime" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73681r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Game Center must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67569 - SV-82059r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000480
Vuln IDs
  • V-67569
Rule IDs
  • SV-82059r1_rule
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 application Game Center establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68135r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Game Center" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "GKFeatureGameCenterAllowed = 0;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73683r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Messages must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67571 - SV-82061r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000490
Vuln IDs
  • V-67571
Rule IDs
  • SV-82061r1_rule
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 application Messages establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68137r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Messages" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Messages;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Messages" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73685r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Calendar must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67573 - SV-82063r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000505
Vuln IDs
  • V-67573
Rule IDs
  • SV-82063r1_rule
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 application Calendar establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68139r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Calendar" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Calendar;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Calendar" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73687r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Reminders must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67575 - SV-82065r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000507
Vuln IDs
  • V-67575
Rule IDs
  • SV-82065r1_rule
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 application Reminders establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68141r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Reminders" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Reminders;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Reminders" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73689r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Contacts must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67577 - SV-82067r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000510
Vuln IDs
  • V-67577
Rule IDs
  • SV-82067r1_rule
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 application Contacts establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68143r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Contacts" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Contacts;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Contacts" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73691r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Mail must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67579 - SV-82069r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000515
Vuln IDs
  • V-67579
Rule IDs
  • SV-82069r1_rule
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 application Mail establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68145r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Mail" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Mail;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Mail" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73693r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

a
The application Notes must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67581 - SV-82071r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000517
Vuln IDs
  • V-67581
Rule IDs
  • SV-82071r1_rule
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 application Notes establishes connections to Apple's iCloud, despite using security controls to disable iCloud access.
Checks: C-68147r1_chk

To check if there is a configuration policy defined for "Application Restrictions", run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "familyControlsEnabled = 1;" If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Notes" is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "displayName = Notes;" If anything is returned, this is a finding. Built-in applications such as "Notes" should be evaluated against mission needs and should only appear in the list of allowed applications if specifically required.

Fix: F-73695r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Applications Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

b
The system preference panels iCloud and Internet Accounts must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67583 - SV-82073r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000520
Vuln IDs
  • V-67583
Rule IDs
  • SV-82073r1_rule
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 system preference panel's iCloud and Internet Accounts must be disabled.
Checks: C-68149r1_chk

Access to the "iCloud" and "Internet Accounts" preference panes must be disabled. To check if the system has the correct setting in the configuration profile, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 5 'DisabledPreferencePanes' If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "iCloud" has been disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.preferences.icloud If nothing is returned, this is a finding. To check if "Internet Accounts" has been disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.preferences.internetaccounts If nothing is returned, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73697r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

b
Sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000382 - V-67585 - SV-82075r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000382
Version
AOSX-11-000530
Vuln IDs
  • V-67585
Rule IDs
  • SV-82075r1_rule
In order 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. Sending diagnostic and usage data to Apple must be disabled.
Checks: C-68151r1_chk

"Sending diagnostic &amp; usage data to Apple" must be disabled. To check if a configuration profile is configured to enforce this setting, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep AutoSubmit If "AutoSubmit" is not set to "0", this is a finding. Alternately, the setting is found in System Preferences &gt;&gt; Security &amp; Privacy &gt;&gt; Privacy &gt;&gt; Diagnostics &amp; Usage. If the box that says "Send diagnostic &amp; usage data to Apple" is checked, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73699r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Security Privacy Policy" configuration profile. The setting "Send diagnostic & usage data to Apple" is found in System Preferences >> Security & Privacy >> Privacy >> Diagnostics & Usage. Uncheck the box that says "Send diagnostic & usage data to Apple." To apply the setting from the command line, run the following commands: /usr/bin/defaults read "/Library/Application Support/CrashReporter/DiagnosticMessagesHistory.plist" AutoSubmit /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults write "/Library/Application Support/CrashReporter/DiagnosticMessagesHistory.plist" AutoSubmit -bool false /usr/bin/sudo /bin/chmod 644 /Library/Application\ Support/CrashReporter/DiagnosticMessagesHistory.plist /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/chgrp admin /Library/Application\ Support/CrashReporter/DiagnosticMessagesHistory.plist

b
Find My Mac must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67587 - SV-82077r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000531
Vuln IDs
  • V-67587
Rule IDs
  • SV-82077r1_rule
In order 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. Find My Mac must be disabled.
Checks: C-68153r1_chk

To check if the "Find My Mac" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.findmymacd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.findmymacd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73701r1_fix

To disable the "Find My Mac" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.findmymacd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
Find My Mac messenger must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67589 - SV-82079r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000532
Vuln IDs
  • V-67589
Rule IDs
  • SV-82079r1_rule
In order 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. Find My Mac messenger must be disabled.
Checks: C-68155r1_chk

To check if the "Find My Mac messenger" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.findmymacmessenger If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.findmymacmessenger" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73703r1_fix

To disable the "Find My Mac messenger" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.findmymacmessenger The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
Location Services must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67591 - SV-82081r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000535
Vuln IDs
  • V-67591
Rule IDs
  • SV-82081r1_rule
In order 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. Location Services must be disabled.
Checks: C-68157r1_chk

"Location Services" must be disabled. To check if a configuration profile is configured to enforce this setting, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableLocationServices If "DisableLocationServices" is not set to "1", this is a finding. The setting is found in System Preferences &gt;&gt; Security &amp; Privacy &gt;&gt; Privacy &gt;&gt; Location Services. If the box that says "Enable Location Services" is checked, this is a finding. To check if the setting was applied on the command line, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults read /private/var/db/locationd/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.locationd.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | /usr/bin/grep "Hardware UUID" | /usr/bin/cut -c22-57` LocationServicesEnabled

Fix: F-73705r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile. The setting "Enable Location Services" can be found in System Preferences >> Security & Privacy >> Privacy >> Location Services. Uncheck the box that says "Enable Location Services". It can also be set with the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults write /private/var/db/locationd/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.locationd.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | /usr/bin/grep "Hardware UUID" | /usr/bin/cut -c22-57` LocationServicesEnabled -bool false

b
Bonjour multicast advertising must be disabled on the system.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67593 - SV-82083r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000545
Vuln IDs
  • V-67593
Rule IDs
  • SV-82083r1_rule
In order 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. Bonjour multicast advertising must be disabled on the system.
Checks: C-68159r1_chk

Bonjour multicast advertising must be disabled on the system. To check if multicast advertisements have been disabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults read /Library/Preferences/com.apple.mDNSResponder | /usr/bin/grep NoMulticastAdvertisements If there is an error returned, or nothing returned, or "NoMulticastAdvertisements" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73707r1_fix

To configure Bonjour to disable multicast advertising, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.mDNSResponder.plist NoMulticastAdvertisements -bool true The system will need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The UUCP service must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67595 - SV-82085r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-000550
Vuln IDs
  • V-67595
Rule IDs
  • SV-82085r1_rule
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 system must not have the UUCP service active.
Checks: C-68161r1_chk

To check if the "UUCP" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.uucp If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.uucp" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73709r1_fix

To disable the "UUCP" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.uucp The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The operating system must require individuals to be authenticated with an individual authenticator prior to using a group authenticator.
IA-2 - Medium - CCI-000770 - V-67597 - SV-82087r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000770
Version
AOSX-11-000565
Vuln IDs
  • V-67597
Rule IDs
  • SV-82087r1_rule
Administrator users must never log in directly as root. To assure individual accountability and prevent unauthorized access, logging in as root over a remote connection must be disabled. Administrators should only run commands as root after first authenticating with their individual user names and passwords.
Checks: C-68163r1_chk

To check if SSH has "PermitRootLogin" enabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^PermitRootLogin /etc/ssh/sshd_config If there is no result, or the result is set to "yes", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73711r1_fix

In order to make sure that "PermitRootLogin" is disabled by sshd, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/^[\#]*PermitRootLogin.*/PermitRootLogin no/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config

b
The operating system must implement replay-resistant authentication mechanisms for network access to privileged and non-privileged accounts.
IA-2 - Medium - CCI-001941 - V-67599 - SV-82089r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001941
Version
AOSX-11-000570
Vuln IDs
  • V-67599
Rule IDs
  • SV-82089r1_rule
The SSH Version should be explicitly set to Version 2. Version 2 supports strong crypto and was rewritten from scratch to resolve several weaknesses in Version 1 that make it extremely vulnerable to attackers. The weaker crypto in Version 1 is potentially susceptible to certain forms of replay attacks. The system default is to only enable Version 2. A replay attack may enable an unauthorized user to gain access to the operating system. Authentication sessions between the authenticator and the operating system validating the user credentials must not be vulnerable to a replay attack. An authentication process resists replay attacks if it is impractical to achieve a successful authentication by recording and replaying a previous authentication message. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057, SRG-OS-000113-GPOS-00058
Checks: C-68165r2_chk

To check which protocol is configured for sshd, run the following: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^Protocol /etc/ssh/sshd_config If there is no result or the result is not "2", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73713r2_fix

In order to make sure that "Protocol 2" is used by sshd, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*Protocol.*/Protocol 2/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config

b
Operating systems must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one numeric character be used.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000194 - V-67603 - SV-82093r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000194
Version
AOSX-11-000585
Vuln IDs
  • V-67603
Rule IDs
  • SV-82093r1_rule
Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password complexity is one factor of several that determine how long it takes to crack a password. The more complex the password, the greater the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised.
Checks: C-68169r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the "pwpolicy" utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system is configured to require that passwords contain at least one numeric character: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep requireAlphanumeric If "requireAlphanumeric" is not set to "1" or is undefined, this is a finding. If password policy is set with the "pwpolicy utility", run the following command instead: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line "&lt;key&gt;policyCategoryPasswordContent&lt;/key&gt;". If it does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. Otherwise, in the array section that follows it, there should be a &lt;dict&gt; section that contains a check &lt;string&gt; that "matches" the variable "policyAttributePassword" to the regular expression "(.*[0-9].*){1,}+" or to a similar expression that will ensure the password contains a character in the range 0-9 one or more times. If this check allows users to create passwords without at least one numeric character, or if no such check exists, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73717r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current pwpolicy account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor. If the file does not yet contain any policy settings, replace <dict/> with <dict></dict>. Then, insert the following text after the opening <dict> tag and before the closing </dict> tag. The same text can also be used if the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key>" is not present. <key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributePassword matches '(.*[0-9].*){1,}+'</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.policy.legacy.requiresNumeric</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>minimumNumericCharacters</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the file does contain policy settings, and the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key>" does exist, insert the following text after the opening <array> tag that comes right after it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributePassword matches '(.*[0-9].*){1,}+'</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>com.apple.policy.legacy.requiresNumeric</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>minimumNumericCharacters</key> <integer>1</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
The operating system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-001619 - V-67605 - SV-82095r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001619
Version
AOSX-11-000587
Vuln IDs
  • V-67605
Rule IDs
  • SV-82095r1_rule
Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity or strength is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password complexity is one factor in determining how long it takes to crack a password. The more complex the password, the greater the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Special characters are those characters that are not alphanumeric. Examples include: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ *.
Checks: C-68171r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the pwpolicy utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system is configured to require that passwords contain at least one special character: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep minComplexChars If "minComplexChars" is not set to "1" or is undefined, this is a finding. Run the following command to check if the system is configured to require that passwords not contain of repeated sequential characters or characters in increasing and decreasing sequential order: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowSimple If "allowSimple" is not set to "0" or is undefined, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73719r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server.

b
The operating system must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000205 - V-67607 - SV-82097r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000205
Version
AOSX-11-000590
Vuln IDs
  • V-67607
Rule IDs
  • SV-82097r1_rule
The minimum password length must be set to 15 characters. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password length is one factor of several that helps to determine strength and how long it takes to crack a password. The use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password.
Checks: C-68173r1_chk

To check the currently applied policies for password and accounts, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep minLength The parameter minLength should be "15". If it is less than "15", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73721r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile. Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

c
The operating system must implement cryptography to protect the integrity and confidentiality of data during transmission of remote access sessions, non-local maintenance sessions, and diagnostic communications.
IA-5 - High - CCI-000197 - V-67609 - SV-82099r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000197
Version
AOSX-11-000605
Vuln IDs
  • V-67609
Rule IDs
  • SV-82099r1_rule
The "telnet" service must be disabled as it sends all data in a clear text form that can be easily intercepted and read. The data needs to be protected at all times during transmission and encryption is the standard method for protecting data in transit. If the data is not encrypted during transmission, it can be plainly read (i.e., clear text) and easily compromised. Disabling telnet is one way to mitigate this risk. Administrators should be instructed to use an alternate service for remote access sessions, non-local maintenance sessions, and diagnostic communications that uses encryption, such as SSH. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042, SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065, SRG-OS-000250-GPOS-00093, SRG-OS-000393-GPOS-00173, SRG-OS-000394-GPOS-00174
Checks: C-68175r2_chk

To check if the "telnet" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.telnetd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.telnetd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73723r2_fix

To disable the "telnet" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.telnetd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The system must allow only applications downloaded from the App Store to run.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-001749 - V-67617 - SV-82107r2_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001749
Version
AOSX-11-000710
Vuln IDs
  • V-67617
Rule IDs
  • SV-82107r2_rule
Gatekeeper settings must be configured correctly to only allow the system to run applications downloaded from the Mac App Store or applications signed with a valid Apple Developer ID code. Administrator users will still have the option to override these settings on a per app basis. 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 the OS X to verify that the application has not been modified by a malicious third-party.
Checks: C-68183r2_chk

To check to make sure only applications downloaded from the App Store are allowed to run, type the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep EnableAssessment If "EnableAssessment" is not set to "1", this is a finding. /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep AllowIdentifiedDevelopers If "AllowIdentifiedDevelopers" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73731r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Security Privacy Policy" configuration profile.

b
End users must not be able to override Gatekeeper settings.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67619 - SV-82109r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000711
Vuln IDs
  • V-67619
Rule IDs
  • SV-82109r1_rule
"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.
Checks: C-68185r1_chk

To check to make sure the user cannot override "Gatekeeper" settings, type the following code: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableOverride If "DisableOverride" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73733r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Security Privacy Policy" configuration profile.

b
The SSH daemon ClientAliveInterval option must be set correctly.
SC-10 - Medium - CCI-001133 - V-67621 - SV-82111r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-10
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001133
Version
AOSX-11-000720
Vuln IDs
  • V-67621
Rule IDs
  • SV-82111r1_rule
SSH should be configured to log users out after a "15" minute interval of inactivity and to only wait "30" seconds before timing out login attempts. Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take control of a management session enabled on the console or console port that has been left unattended. In addition, quickly terminating an idle session or an incomplete login attempt will also free up resources committed by the managed network element.
Checks: C-68187r1_chk

The SSH daemon "ClientAliveInterval" option must be set correctly. To check the idle timeout setting for SSH sessions, run the following: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^ClientAliveInterval /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the setting is not "600", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73735r1_fix

In order to make sure that "ClientAliveInterval" is set correctly, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*ClientAliveInterval.*/ClientAliveInterval 600/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config

b
The SSH daemon ClientAliveCountMax option must be set correctly.
SC-10 - Medium - CCI-001133 - V-67623 - SV-82113r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-10
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001133
Version
AOSX-11-000721
Vuln IDs
  • V-67623
Rule IDs
  • SV-82113r1_rule
SSH should be configured to log users out after a "15" minute interval of inactivity and to only wait "30" seconds before timing out login attempts. Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take control of a management session enabled on the console or console port that has been left unattended. In addition, quickly terminating an idle session or an incomplete login attempt will also free up resources committed by the managed network element.
Checks: C-68189r1_chk

The SSH daemon "ClientAliveCountMax" option must be set correctly. To ensure the SSH idle timeout will occur when the "ClientAliveCountMax" is set, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^ClientAliveCountMax /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the setting is not "ClientAliveCountMax 0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73737r1_fix

In order to make sure that the SSH idle timeout occurs precisely when the "ClientAliveCountMax" is set, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*ClientAliveCountMax.*/ClientAliveCountMax 0/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config

b
The operating system must audit the enforcement actions used to restrict access associated with changes to the system.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-001814 - V-67649 - SV-82139r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001814
Version
AOSX-11-002110
Vuln IDs
  • V-67649
Rule IDs
  • SV-82139r1_rule
By auditing access restriction enforcement, changes to application and OS configuration files can be audited. Without auditing the enforcement of access restrictions, it will be difficult to identify attempted attacks and an audit trail will not be available for forensic investigation. Enforcement actions are the methods or mechanisms used to prevent unauthorized changes to configuration settings. Enforcement action methods may be as simple as denying access to a file based on the application of file permissions (access restriction). Audit items may consist of lists of actions blocked by access restrictions or changes identified after the fact.
Checks: C-68215r1_chk

In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control Enforcement actions are logged by way of the "fm" flag, which audits permission changes, and "-fr" and "-fw", which denote failed attempts to read or write to a file. If "fm", "-fr", and "-fw" are not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73763r1_fix

To set the audit flags to the recommended setting, run the following command to add the flags "fm", "-fr", and "-fw" all at once: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,fm,-fr,-fw/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the "/etc/security/audit_control" file.

b
ACLs for system log files must be set correctly.
SI-11 - Medium - CCI-001314 - V-67651 - SV-82141r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-11
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001314
Version
AOSX-11-002107
Vuln IDs
  • V-67651
Rule IDs
  • SV-82141r1_rule
System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct ACLs mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68217r1_chk

These commands check for log files that exist on the system and print out the list of ACLs if there are any. /usr/bin/sudo ls -ld@ $(/usr/bin/grep -v '^#' /etc/newsyslog.conf | awk '{ print $1 }') 2&gt; /dev/null /usr/bin/sudo ls -ld@ $(/usr/bin/grep -e '^&gt;' /etc/asl.conf /etc/asl/* | awk '{ print $2 }') 2&gt; /dev/null ACLs will be listed under any file that may contain them, i.e., "0: group:admin allow list,readattr,reaadextattr,readsecurity". If any system log file contains this information, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73765r1_fix

For any log file that returns an ACL, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod -N [log file] [log file] is the full path to the log file in question.

b
System log files must be mode 640 or less permissive.
SI-11 - Medium - CCI-001314 - V-67653 - SV-82143r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-11
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001314
Version
AOSX-11-002106
Vuln IDs
  • V-67653
Rule IDs
  • SV-82143r1_rule
System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct permissions mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68219r1_chk

These commands check for log files that exist on the system and print out the log with corresponding permissions. Run them from inside "/var/log": /usr/bin/sudo stat -f '%A:%N' $(/usr/bin/grep -v '^#' /etc/newsyslog.conf | awk '{ print $1 }') 2&gt; /dev/null /usr/bin/sudo stat -f '%A:%N' $(/usr/bin/grep -e '^&gt;' /etc/asl.conf /etc/asl/* | awk '{ print $2 }') 2&gt; /dev/null The correct permissions on log files should be "640" or less permissive for system logs. Any file with more permissive settings is a finding.

Fix: F-73767r1_fix

For any log file that returns an incorrect permission value, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chmod 640 [log file] [log file] is the full path to the log file in question. If the file is managed by "newsyslog", find the configuration line in the directory "/etc/newsyslog.d/" or the file "/etc/newsyslog.conf" and edit the mode column to be "640" or less permissive. If the file is managed by "aslmanager", find the configuration line in the directory "/etc/asl/" or the file "/etc/asl.conf" and add or edit the mode option to be "mode=0640" or less permissive.

b
System log files must be owned by root and group-owned by wheel or admin.
SI-11 - Medium - CCI-001314 - V-67655 - SV-82145r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-11
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001314
Version
AOSX-11-002105
Vuln IDs
  • V-67655
Rule IDs
  • SV-82145r1_rule
System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could be used by an attacker. Setting the correct owner mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68221r1_chk

Log files are controlled by "newsyslog" and "aslmanager". These commands check for log files that exist on the system and print out the log with corresponding ownership. Run them from inside "/var/log": /usr/bin/sudo stat -f '%Su:%Sg:%N' $(/usr/bin/grep -v '^#' /etc/newsyslog.conf | awk '{ print $1 }') 2&gt; /dev/null /usr/bin/sudo stat -f '%Su:%Sg:%N' $(/usr/bin/grep -e '^&gt;' /etc/asl.conf /etc/asl/* | awk '{ print $2 }') 2&gt; /dev/null If there are any system log files that are not owned by "root" and group-owned by "wheel" or admin, this is a finding. Service logs may be owned by the service user account or group.

Fix: F-73769r1_fix

For any log file that returns an incorrect owner or group value, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo chown root:wheel [log file] [log file] is the full path to the log file in question. If the file is managed by "newsyslog", find the configuration line in the directory "/etc/newsyslog.d/" or the file "/etc/newsyslog.conf" and ensure that the owner:group column is set to "root:wheel" or the appropriate service user account and group. If the file is managed by "aslmanager", find the configuration line in the directory "/etc/asl/" or the file "/etc/asl.conf" and ensure that "uid" and "gid" options are either not present or are set to a service user account and group respectively.

b
The operating system must generate audit records when successful/unsuccessful attempts to access/modify privileges occur.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000172 - V-67657 - SV-82147r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000172
Version
AOSX-11-002100
Vuln IDs
  • V-67657
Rule IDs
  • SV-82147r1_rule
Frequently, an attacker that successfully gains access to a system has only gained access to an account with limited privileges, such as a guest account or a service account. The attacker must attempt to change to another user account with normal or elevated privileges in order to proceed. Auditing successful and unsuccessful attempts to switch to another user account and the escalation of privileges mitigates this risk. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000064-GPOS-00033, SRG-OS-000462-GPOS-00206
Checks: C-68223r2_chk

In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control If "lo" is not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73771r2_fix

To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,lo/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the "/etc/security/audit_control" file.

b
The operating system must prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000200 - V-67661 - SV-82151r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000200
Version
AOSX-11-002090
Vuln IDs
  • V-67661
Rule IDs
  • SV-82151r1_rule
Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. If the information system or application allows the user to consecutively reuse their password when that password has exceeded its defined lifetime, the end result is a password that is not changed as per policy requirements.
Checks: C-68227r1_chk

Password policy can be set with the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or the "pwpolicy" utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system is configured to require that users cannot reuse one of their five previously used passwords: system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep pinHistory If "pinHistory" is not set to "5" or higher, or is undefined, this is a finding. If password policy is set with the "pwpolicy" utility, run the following command instead: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line "&lt;key&gt;policyCategoryPasswordContent&lt;/key&gt;". If it does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. Otherwise, in the array section that follows it, there should be a &lt;dict&gt; section that contains a check &lt;string&gt; such as "&lt;string&gt;none policyAttributePasswordHashes in policyAttributePasswordHistory&lt;/string&gt;". This searches for the hash of the user-entered password in the list of previous password hashes. In the "policyParameters" section that follows it, "policyAttributePasswordHistoryDepth" must be set to "5" or greater. If this parameter is not set to "5" or greater, or if no such check exists, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73775r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current "pwpolicy" account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor. If the file does not yet contain any policy settings, replace <dict/> with <dict></dict>. If there already is a policy block that refers to password history, ensure it is set to "5". If the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key>" is not present in the file, add the following text immediately after the opening <dict> tag in the file: <key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>none policyAttributePasswordHashes in policyAttributePasswordHistory</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Password History</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>policyAttributePasswordHistoryDepth</key> <integer>5</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordContent</key>" is already present in the file, the following text should be added just after the opening <array> tag that follows the line instead: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>none policyAttributePasswordHashes in policyAttributePasswordHistory</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Password History</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>policyAttributePasswordHistoryDepth</key> <integer>5</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
Operating systems must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000199 - V-67663 - SV-82153r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000199
Version
AOSX-11-002085
Vuln IDs
  • V-67663
Rule IDs
  • SV-82153r1_rule
Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. One method of minimizing this risk is to use complex passwords and periodically change them. If the operating system does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the operating system passwords could be compromised.
Checks: C-68229r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the "pwpolicy" utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system is configured to require users to change their passwords every 60 days: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep maxPINAgeInDays If "maxPINAgeInDays" is not set to "60" or a shorter interval, or is undefined, this is a finding. If password policy is set with the "pwpolicy" utility, run the following command instead: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line &lt;key&gt;policyCategoryPasswordChange&lt;/key&gt;. If it does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. Otherwise, in the array section that follows it, there should be a &lt;dict&gt; section that contains a check &lt;string&gt; that compares the variable "policyAttributeLastPasswordChangeTime" to the variable "policyAttributeCurrentTime". It may contain additional variables defined in the "policyParameters" section that follows it. All comparisons are done in seconds. If this check allows users to log in with passwords older than "60" days, or if no such check exists, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73777r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current "pwpolicy" account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor. If the file does not yet contain any policy settings, replace <dict/> with <dict></dict>. If there already is a policy block that refers to password expiration, ensure it is set to "60" days. If the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordChange</key>" is not present in the file, add the following text immediately after the opening <dict> tag in the file: <key>policyCategoryPasswordChange</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributeCurrentTime > policyAttributeLastPasswordChangeTime + (policyAttributeExpiresEveryNDays * 24 * 60 * 60)</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Password Change Interval</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>policyAttributeExpiresEveryNDays</key> <integer>60</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line "<key>policyCategoryPasswordChange</key>" is already present in the file, the following text should be added just after the opening <array> tag that follows the line instead: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>policyAttributeCurrentTime > policyAttributeLastPasswordChangeTime + (policyAttributeExpiresEveryNDays * 24 * 60 * 60)</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Password Change Interval</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>policyAttributeExpiresEveryNDays</key> <integer>60</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
The system must be integrated into a directory services infrastructure.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67671 - SV-82161r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-002060
Vuln IDs
  • V-67671
Rule IDs
  • SV-82161r1_rule
Distinct user account databases on each separate system cause problems with username and password policy enforcement. Most approved directory services infrastructure solutions allow centralized management of users and passwords.
Checks: C-68237r1_chk

To determine if the system is integrated to a directory server, ask the SA or ISSO or run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo dscl localhost -list . | /usr/bin/grep -vE '(Contact | Search | Local)' If nothing is returned, or if the system is not integrated into a directory service infrastructure, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73785r1_fix

Integrate the system into an existing directory services infrastructure.

b
All users must use PKI authentication for login and privileged access.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67673 - SV-82163r2_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-002055
Vuln IDs
  • V-67673
Rule IDs
  • SV-82163r2_rule
Password-based authentication has become a prime target for malicious actors. Multifactor authentication using PKI technologies mitigates most, if not all, risks associated with traditional password use. (Use of username and password for last-resort emergency access to a system for maintenance is acceptable, however.)
Checks: C-68239r2_chk

Ask the SA or ISSO if an approved PKI authentication solution is implemented on the system for user logins and privileged access. If an account can log in to the system or gain privileged access without a smart card, and it is not an emergency account, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73787r1_fix

Implement PKI authentication using approved third-party PKI tools, to integrate with an existing directory services infrastructure or local password database, where no directory services infrastructure exists.

a
AirDrop must be disabled.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-67675 - SV-82165r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-002050
Vuln IDs
  • V-67675
Rule IDs
  • SV-82165r1_rule
In order 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.
Checks: C-68241r1_chk

"AirDrop" must be disabled. To check if "AirDrop" has been disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableAirDrop If "DisableAirDrop" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73789r1_fix

Disabling "AirDrop" is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

b
The SSH daemon LoginGraceTime must be set correctly.
SC-10 - Medium - CCI-001133 - V-67677 - SV-82167r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-10
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001133
Version
AOSX-11-000722
Vuln IDs
  • V-67677
Rule IDs
  • SV-82167r1_rule
SSH should be configured to log users out after a 15 minute interval of inactivity and to only wait 30 seconds before timing out login attempts. Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take control of a management session enabled on the console or console port that has been left unattended. In addition, quickly terminating an idle session or an incomplete login attempt will also free up resources committed by the managed network element.
Checks: C-68243r1_chk

The SSH daemon "LoginGraceTime" must be set correctly. To check the amount of time that a user can login through SSH, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^LoginGraceTime /etc/ssh/sshd_config If the value is not set to "30" or less, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73791r1_fix

In order to make sure that "LoginGraceTime" is configured correctly, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak 's/.*LoginGraceTime.*/LoginGraceTime 30/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config

b
The operating system must issue or obtain public key certificates under an appropriate certificate policy from an approved service provider.
SC-13 - Medium - CCI-002450 - V-67679 - SV-82169r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-13
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-002450
Version
AOSX-11-000750
Vuln IDs
  • V-67679
Rule IDs
  • SV-82169r1_rule
DoD-approved certificates must be installed to the System Keychain so that they will be available to all users. For user certificates, each organization attains certificates from an approved, shared service provider, as required by OMB policy. For federal agencies operating a legacy public key infrastructure cross-certified with the Federal Bridge Certification Authority at medium assurance or higher, this Certification Authority will suffice. This control focuses on certificates with a visibility external to the information system and does not include certificates related to internal system operations, for example, application-specific time services.
Checks: C-68245r1_chk

To view a list of installed certificates, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/security dump-keychain | /usr/bin/grep labl | awk -F\" '{ print $4 }' If this list does not contain approved certificates, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73793r1_fix

Obtain the approved DOD certificates from the appropriate authority. Use Keychain Access from /Applications/Utilities to add certificates to the System keychain.

b
The operating system must implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality and integrity of all information at rest.
SC-28 - Medium - CCI-001199 - V-67681 - SV-82171r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-28
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001199
Version
AOSX-11-000780
Vuln IDs
  • V-67681
Rule IDs
  • SV-82171r1_rule
Information at rest refers to the state of information when it is located on a secondary storage device (e.g., disk drive and tape drive) within an organizational information system. Mobile devices, laptops, desktops, and storage devices can be either lost or stolen, and the contents of their data storage (e.g., hard drives and non-volatile memory) can be read, copied, or altered. By encrypting the system hard drive, the confidentiality and integrity of any data stored on the system is ensured. FileVault Disk Encryption mitigates this risk. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079, SRG-OS-000404-GPOS-00183, SRG-OS-000405-GPOS-00184
Checks: C-68247r3_chk

To check if "FileVault 2" is enabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/fdesetup status If "FileVault" is "Off" and the device is a laptop, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73795r2_fix

Open System Preferences >> Security and Privacy, and navigate to the "FileVault" tab. Use this panel to configure full-disk encryption. Alternately, from the command line, run the following command to enable "FileVault": /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/fdesetup enable After "FileVault" is initially set up, additional users can be added.

b
The operating system must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: continuously, where HBSS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by HBSS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).
SI-2 - Medium - CCI-001233 - V-67687 - SV-82177r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001233
Version
AOSX-11-000835
Vuln IDs
  • V-67687
Rule IDs
  • SV-82177r1_rule
An approved tool for continuous network scanning must be installed and configured to run. Without the use of automated mechanisms to scan for security flaws on a continuous and/or periodic basis, the operating system or other system components may remain vulnerable to the exploits presented by undetected software flaws. To support this requirement, the operating system may have an integrated solution incorporating continuous scanning using HBSS and periodic scanning using other tools, as specified in the requirement.
Checks: C-68253r1_chk

Ask the SA or ISSO if an approved tool capable of continuous scanning is loaded on the system. The recommended system is the McAfee HBSS. If no such tool is installed on the system, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73801r1_fix

Install an approved HBSS solution onto the system.

b
The operating system must restrict the ability of individuals to use USB storage devices.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67689 - SV-82179r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000850
Vuln IDs
  • V-67689
Rule IDs
  • SV-82179r1_rule
External hard drives, such as USB, must be disabled for users. USB hard drives are a potential vector for malware and can be used to exfiltrate sensitive data, if an approved data-loss prevention (DLP) solution is not installed.
Checks: C-68255r1_chk

If an approved HBSS DCM/DLP solution is installed, this is not applicable. To ensure external USB drives are disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 3 harddisk-external If the option "eject,alert" is not set for "harddisk-external", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73803r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

b
The usbmuxd daemon must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67691 - SV-82181r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000862
Vuln IDs
  • V-67691
Rule IDs
  • SV-82181r1_rule
Connections to unauthorized iOS devices (iPhones, iPods, and iPads) open the system to possible compromise via exfiltration of system data. Disabling the usbmuxd daemon blocks connections to iOS devices.
Checks: C-68257r1_chk

If the system is approved for management of iOS devices, this is not applicable. To check if the "usbmuxd" daemon is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.usbmuxd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.usbmuxd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73805r1_fix

To disable the "usbmuxd" daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.usbmuxd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The operating system must automatically lock the account until the locked account is released by an administrator when three unsuccessful logon attempts in 15 minutes are exceeded.
AC-7 - Medium - CCI-002238 - V-67693 - SV-82183r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-002238
Version
AOSX-11-001326
Vuln IDs
  • V-67693
Rule IDs
  • SV-82183r1_rule
By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. Setting a lockout expiration of 15 minutes is an effective deterrent against brute forcing that also makes allowances for legitimate mistakes by users.
Checks: C-68259r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the "pwpolicy" utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system has the correct setting for the number of permitted failed logon attempts and the logon reset timer: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep 'maxFailedAttempts\|minutesUntilFailedLoginReset' If "maxFailedAttempts" is not set to "3" and "minutesUntilFailedLoginReset" is not set to "15", this is a finding. If password policy is set with the "pwpolicy" utility, the variable names may vary depending on how the policy was set. To check if the password policy is configured to disable an account for 15 minutes after 3 unsuccessful logon attempts, run the following command to output the password policy to the screen: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line "&lt;key&gt;policyCategoryAuthentication&lt;/key&gt;". If this does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. In the array that follows, there should be one or more &lt;dict&gt; sections that describe policy checks. One should contain a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if "policyAttributeFailedAuthentications" is less than "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications". Under policyParameters, "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" should be set to "3". If "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" is not set to "3", this is a finding. In the same check or in another &lt;dict&gt; section, there should be a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if the "policyAttributeCurrentTime" is greater than the result of adding "15" minutes (900 seconds) to "policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime". The check might use a variable defined in its "policyParameters" section. If the check does not exist or if the check adds too great an amount of time, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73807r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current "pwpolicy" account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor and ensure it contains the following text after the opening <dict> tag and before the closing </dict> tag. Replace <dict/> first with <dict></dict> if necessary. <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line "<key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key>" already exists, the following text should be used instead and inserted after the first <array> tag that follows it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration or bugs in OS X may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
The operating system must shut down by default upon audit failure (unless availability is an overriding concern).
AU-5 - Medium - CCI-000140 - V-67695 - SV-82185r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000140
Version
AOSX-11-001355
Vuln IDs
  • V-67695
Rule IDs
  • SV-82185r1_rule
The audit service should shut down the computer if it is unable to audit system events. Once audit failure occurs, user and system activity is no longer recorded and malicious activity could go undetected. Audit processing failures include: software/hardware errors; failures in the audit capturing mechanisms; and audit storage capacity being reached or exceeded. Responses to audit failure depend upon the nature of the failure mode. When availability is an overriding concern, other approved actions in response to an audit failure are as follows: (i) If the failure was caused by the lack of audit record storage capacity, the operating system must continue generating audit records if possible (automatically restarting the audit service if necessary), overwriting the oldest audit records in a first-in-first-out manner. (ii) If audit records are sent to a centralized collection server and communication with this server is lost or the server fails, the operating system must queue audit records locally until communication is restored or until the audit records are retrieved manually. Upon restoration of the connection to the centralized collection server, action should be taken to synchronize the local audit data with the collection server.
Checks: C-68261r1_chk

To view the setting for the audit control system, run the following command: sudo /usr/bin/grep ^policy /etc/security/audit_control | /usr/bin/grep ahlt If there is no result, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73809r1_fix

Edit the "/etc/security/audit_control file", and change the value for policy to include the setting "ahlt". To programmatically do this, run the following command: sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^policy/ s/$/,ahlt/' /etc/security/audit_control; sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s

b
The operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67697 - SV-82187r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000925
Vuln IDs
  • V-67697
Rule IDs
  • SV-82187r1_rule
When automatic logins are enabled, the default user account is automatically logged in at boot time without prompting the user for a password. Even if the screen is later locked, a malicious user would be able to reboot the computer in order to log in. Disabling automatic logins mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68263r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to automatically log on, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableAutoLoginClient If "com.apple.login.mcx.DisableAutoLoginClient" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73811r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.

b
The login window must be configured to prompt for username and password, rather than show a list of users.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67699 - SV-82189r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000930
Vuln IDs
  • V-67699
Rule IDs
  • SV-82189r1_rule
The login window must be configured to prompt all users for both a username and a password. By default, the system displays a list of known users at the login screen. This gives an advantage to an attacker with physical access to the system, as the attacker would only have to guess the password for one of the listed accounts.
Checks: C-68265r2_chk

To check if the login window is configured to prompt for user name and password, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep SHOWFULLNAME If there is no result, or "SHOWFULLNAME" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73813r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.

b
The OS X firewall must have logging enabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67701 - SV-82191r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000950
Vuln IDs
  • V-67701
Rule IDs
  • SV-82191r1_rule
Firewall logging must be enabled. This ensures that malicious network activity will be logged to the system.
Checks: C-68267r1_chk

If HBSS is used, this is not applicable. To check if the OS X firewall has logging enabled, run the following command: /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --getloggingmode | /usr/bin/grep on If the result does not show "on", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73815r1_fix

To enable the firewall logging, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setloggingmode on

b
Bluetooth devices must not be allowed to wake the computer.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67703 - SV-82193r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000955
Vuln IDs
  • V-67703
Rule IDs
  • SV-82193r1_rule
Bluetooth devices must not be allowed to wake the computer. If Bluetooth is not required, turn it off. If Bluetooth is necessary, disable allowing Bluetooth devices to wake the computer.
Checks: C-68269r1_chk

To check if this setting is disabled run the following two commands as the primary user: /usr/bin/defaults -currentHost read com.apple.Bluetooth RemoteWakeEnabled /usr/bin/defaults read /Users/`whoami`/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.Bluetooth.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep "Hardware UUID" | cut -c22-57`.plist RemoteWakeEnabled If there is an error or nothing is returned, or the return value is "1" for either command, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73817r1_fix

This control needs to be manually changed on the computer by opening System Preferences >> Bluetooth, Click Advanced, and make sure the "Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer" is not checked. This control is not necessary if Bluetooth has been completely disabled. The following can be run from the command line to disable "Remote Wake" for the current user: /usr/bin/defaults write /Users/`whoami`/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.Bluetooth.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | /usr/bin/grep "Hardware UUID" | /usr/bin/cut -c22-57`.plist RemoteWakeEnabled 0

b
Bluetooth Sharing must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67705 - SV-82195r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000965
Vuln IDs
  • V-67705
Rule IDs
  • SV-82195r1_rule
Bluetooth sharing allows users to wirelessly transmit files between the OS X and Bluetooth-enabled devices, including personally owned cell phones and tablets. A malicious user might introduce viruses or malware onto the system or extract sensitive files. Disabling Bluetooth Sharing mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68271r1_chk

To check if Bluetooth Sharing is enabled, open up System Preferences &gt;&gt; Sharing and verify that "Bluetooth Sharing" is not checked "ON". If it is "ON", this is a finding. The following command can be run from the command line: /usr/bin/defaults read /Users/`whoami`/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.Bluetooth.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep "Hardware UUID" | cut -c22-57`.plist PrefKeyServicesEnabled If there is an error or nothing is returned, or the return value is "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73819r1_fix

To disable Bluetooth Sharing, open System Preferences >> Sharing and uncheck the box next to "Bluetooth Sharing". This control is not necessary if Bluetooth has been completely disabled. The following can be run from the command line to disable "Bluetooth Sharing" for the current user: /usr/bin/defaults write /Users/`whoami`/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.Bluetooth.`/usr/sbin/system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | /usr/bin/grep "Hardware UUID" | /usr/bin/cut -c22-57`.plist PrefKeyServicesEnabled 0

b
Remote Apple Events must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000382 - V-67707 - SV-82197r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000382
Version
AOSX-11-000975
Vuln IDs
  • V-67707
Rule IDs
  • SV-82197r1_rule
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. Remote Apple Events must be disabled.
Checks: C-68273r1_chk

To check if the "Remote Apple Events" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.AEServer If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.AEServer" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73821r1_fix

To disable the "Remote Apple Events" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.AEServer The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

c
The sudoers file must be configured to authenticate users on a per-tty basis.
CM-6 - High - CCI-000366 - V-67709 - SV-82199r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-000995
Vuln IDs
  • V-67709
Rule IDs
  • SV-82199r1_rule
The sudo command must be configured to prompt for the administrator user's password at least once in each newly opened Terminal window or remote login session, as this prevents a malicious user from taking advantage of an unlocked computer or an abandoned login session to bypass the normal password prompt requirement. Without the tty_tickets option, all open local and remote logon sessions would be authenticated to use sudo without a password for the duration of the configured password timeout window.
Checks: C-68275r1_chk

To check if the "tty_tickets" option is set for "/usr/bin/sudo", run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep tty_tickets /etc/sudoers If there is no result, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73823r1_fix

Edit the "/etc/sudoers" file to contain the line: Defaults tty_tickets This line can be placed in the defaults section or at the end of the file.

b
The application firewall must be enabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67711 - SV-82201r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001080
Vuln IDs
  • V-67711
Rule IDs
  • SV-82201r1_rule
The Application Firewall is the built-in firewall that comes with the OS X and must be enabled. Firewalls protect computers from network attacks by blocking or limiting access to open network ports. Application firewalls limit which applications are allowed to communicate over the network.
Checks: C-68277r1_chk

If an approved HBSS solution is installed, this is not applicable. To check if the OS X firewall has been enabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --getglobalstate If the result is "disabled", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73825r1_fix

To enable the firewall run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/libexec/ApplicationFirewall/socketfilterfw --setglobalstate on

b
All public directories must be owned by root or an application account.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67713 - SV-82203r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001110
Vuln IDs
  • V-67713
Rule IDs
  • SV-82203r1_rule
All public directories must be owned by root, the local admin user, or an application account. Directory owners have permission to delete any files contained in that directory, even if the files are owned by other user accounts. By setting the owner to an administrator or application account, regular users will not be permitted to delete each other's files.
Checks: C-68279r1_chk

To display all directories that are writable by all and not owned by "root", run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo find / -type d -perm +o+w -not -uid 0 If anything is returned, and those directories are not owned by a local admin or application account, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73827r1_fix

To change the ownership of any finding, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo find / -type d -perm +o+w -not -uid 0 -exec chown root {} \;

b
The finger service must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67715 - SV-82205r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001115
Vuln IDs
  • V-67715
Rule IDs
  • SV-82205r1_rule
The finger service has had several security vulnerabilities in the past and is not a necessary service. It is disabled by default; enabling it would increase the attack surface of the system.
Checks: C-68281r1_chk

To check if the "finger" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.fingerd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "com.apple.fingerd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73829r1_fix

To disable the "finger" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.fingerd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
The sticky bit must be set on all public directories.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67717 - SV-82207r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001120
Vuln IDs
  • V-67717
Rule IDs
  • SV-82207r1_rule
The sticky bit must be set on all public directories, as it prevents users with write access to the directory from deleting or renaming files that belong to other users inside it.
Checks: C-68283r1_chk

Run the following command to view all world-writable directories that do not have the "sticky bit" set: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/find / -type d \( -perm -0002 -a ! -perm -1000 \) If anything is returned, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73831r1_fix

Run the following command to set the "sticky bit" on all world-writable directories: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/find / -type d \( -perm -0002 -a ! -perm -1000 \) -exec chmod +t {} \;

b
The prompt for Apple ID and iCloud must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67719 - SV-82209r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001125
Vuln IDs
  • V-67719
Rule IDs
  • SV-82209r1_rule
The prompt for Apple ID and iCloud must be disabled, as it might mislead new users into creating unwanted Apple IDs and iCloud storage accounts upon their first log on.
Checks: C-68285r1_chk

To check if the prompt for "Apple ID" and "iCloud" are disabled for new users, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep SkipCloudSetup If "SkipCloudSetup" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73833r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Disable iCloud Policy" configuration profile.

b
Users must not have Apple IDs signed into iCloud.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67721 - SV-82211r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001130
Vuln IDs
  • V-67721
Rule IDs
  • SV-82211r1_rule
Users should not sign into iCloud, as this leads to the possibility that sensitive data could be saved to iCloud storage or that users could inadvertently introduce viruses or malware previously saved to iCloud from other systems.
Checks: C-68287r1_chk

To see if any user account has configured an Apple ID for iCloud usage, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo find /Users/ -name 'MobileMeAccounts.plist' -exec /usr/bin/defaults read '{}' \; If the results show any accounts listed, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73835r1_fix

This must be manually resolved. With the affected user logged in, open System Preferences >> iCloud. Choose "Sign Out".

a
iTunes Music Sharing must be disabled.
CM-6 - Low - CCI-000366 - V-67723 - SV-82213r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Low
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001140
Vuln IDs
  • V-67723
Rule IDs
  • SV-82213r1_rule
When iTunes Music Sharing is enabled, the computer starts a network listening service that shares the contents of the user's music collection with other users in the same subnet. Unnecessary network services should always be disabled because they increase the attack surface of the system. Disabling iTunes Music Sharing mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68289r1_chk

To check if the iTunes music sharing is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep disableSharedMusic If "disableSharedMusic" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73837r1_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
All setuid executables on the system must be vendor-supplied.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67725 - SV-82215r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001145
Vuln IDs
  • V-67725
Rule IDs
  • SV-82215r1_rule
Very few of the executables that come preinstalled on the OS X have the setuid bit set, and administrators should never add the setuid bit to any executable that does not already have it set by the vendor. Executables with the setuid bit set allow anyone that executes them to be temporarily assigned the UID of the file owner. In practice, this almost always is the root account. While some vendors depend on this file attribute for proper operation, security problems can result if setuid is assigned to programs allowing reading and writing of files, or shell escapes, as this could lead to unprivileged users gaining privileged access to files and directories on the system.
Checks: C-68291r1_chk

If available, provide a list of setuids provided by a vendor. To list all of the files with the "setuid" bit set, run the following command to send all results to a file named "suidfilelist": /usr/bin/sudo find / -perm -4000 -exec /bin/ls -ldb {} \; &gt; suidfilelist If any of the files listed are not documented as needing to have the "setuid" bit set by the vendor, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73839r1_fix

Document all of the files with the "setuid" bit set. Remove any undocumented files.

b
The system must not accept source-routed IPv4 packets.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67727 - SV-82217r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001195
Vuln IDs
  • V-67727
Rule IDs
  • SV-82217r1_rule
A source-routed packet attempts to specify the network path the packet should take. If the system is not configured to block the incoming source-routed packets, an attacker can redirect the system's network traffic. Configuring the system to drop incoming source-routed IPv4 packets mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68293r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to accept "source-routed" packets, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.accept_sourceroute If the value is not "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73841r1_fix

To configure the system to not accept "source-routed" packets, add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.ip.accept_sourceroute=0

b
The system must ignore IPv4 ICMP redirect messages.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67729 - SV-82219r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001200
Vuln IDs
  • V-67729
Rule IDs
  • SV-82219r1_rule
ICMP redirects are broadcast in order to reshape network traffic. A malicious user could craft fake redirect packets and try to force all network traffic to pass through a network sniffer. If the system is not configured to ignore these packets, it could be susceptible to this kind of attack.
Checks: C-68295r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to ignore "ICMP redirect" messages, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.icmp.drop_redirect If the value is not "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73843r1_fix

To configure the system to ignore "ICMP redirect" messages, add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.icmp.drop_redirect=1

b
IP forwarding for IPv4 must not be enabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67731 - SV-82221r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001205
Vuln IDs
  • V-67731
Rule IDs
  • SV-82221r1_rule
IP forwarding for IPv4 must not be enabled, as only authorized systems should be permitted to operate as routers.
Checks: C-68297r1_chk

To check if "IP forwarding" is enabled, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.forwarding If the values are not "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73845r1_fix

To configure the system to disable "IP forwarding", add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.ip.forwarding=0

b
IP forwarding for IPv6 must not be enabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67733 - SV-82223r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001206
Vuln IDs
  • V-67733
Rule IDs
  • SV-82223r1_rule
IP forwarding for IPv6 must not be enabled, as only authorized systems should be permitted to operate as routers.
Checks: C-68299r1_chk

To check if "IP forwarding" is enabled, run the following command: sysctl net.inet6.ip6.forwarding If the values are not "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73847r1_fix

To configure the system to disable "IP forwarding", add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet6.ip6.forwarding=0

b
The operating system must enforce account lockout after the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15 minute time period.
AC-7 - Medium - CCI-000044 - V-67735 - SV-82225r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000044
Version
AOSX-11-001325
Vuln IDs
  • V-67735
Rule IDs
  • SV-82225r1_rule
By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account.
Checks: C-68301r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the "pwpolicy" utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system has the correct setting for the number of permitted failed logon attempts: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep 'maxFailedAttempts' If "maxFailedAttempts" is not set to "3", this is a finding. If password policy is set with the "pwpolicy" utility, the variable names may vary depending on how the policy was set. To check if the password policy is configured to disable an account for 15 minutes after 3 unsuccessful logon attempts, run the following command to output the password policy to the screen: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line "&lt;key&gt;policyCategoryAuthentication&lt;/key&gt;". If this does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. In the array that follows, there should one or more &lt;dict&gt; sections that describe policy checks. One should contain a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if "policyAttributeFailedAuthentications" is less than "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications". Under policyParameters, "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" should be set to "3". If "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" is not set to "3", this is a finding. In the same check or in another &lt;dict&gt; section, there should be a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if the "policyAttributeCurrentTime" is greater than the result of adding "15" minutes (900 seconds) to "policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime". The check might use a variable defined in its policyParameters section. If the check does not exist or if the check adds too great an amount of time, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73849r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current "pwpolicy" account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor and ensure it contains the following text after the opening <dict> tag and before the closing </dict> tag. Replace <dict/> first with <dict></dict> if necessary. <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line "<key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key>" already exists, the following text should be used instead and inserted after the first <array> tag that follows it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> already exists, the following text should be used instead and inserted after the first <array> tag that follows it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration or bugs in OS X may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
The operating system must enforce an account lockout time period of 15 minutes in which three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user are made.
AC-7 - Medium - CCI-002238 - V-67737 - SV-82227r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-002238
Version
AOSX-11-001324
Vuln IDs
  • V-67737
Rule IDs
  • SV-82227r1_rule
Setting a lockout time period of 15 minutes is an effective deterrent against brute forcing that also makes allowances for legitimate mistakes by users. When three invalid logon attempts are made, the account will be locked.
Checks: C-68303r1_chk

Password policy can be set with a configuration profile or the pwpolicy utility. If password policy is set with a configuration profile, run the following command to check if the system has the correct setting for the logon reset timer: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep 'minutesUntilFailedLoginReset' If "minutesUntilFailedLoginReset" is not set to "15", this is a finding. If password policy is set with the pwpolicy utility, the variable names may vary depending on how the policy was set. To check if the password policy is configured to disable an account for 15 minutes after 3 unsuccessful logon attempts, run the following command to output the password policy to the screen: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies Look for the line "&lt;key&gt;policyCategoryAuthentication&lt;/key&gt;". If this does not exist, and password policy is not controlled by a directory server, this is a finding. In the array that follows, there should one or more &lt;dict&gt; sections that describe policy checks. One should contain a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if "policyAttributeFailedAuthentications" is less than "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications". Under policyParameters, "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" should be set to "3". If "policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications" is not set to "3", this is a finding. In the same check or in another &lt;dict&gt; section, there should be a &lt;string&gt; that allows users to log on if the "policyAttributeCurrentTime" is greater than the result of adding "15" minutes (900 seconds) to "policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime". The check might use a variable defined in its "policyParameters section". If the check does not exist or if the check adds too great an amount of time, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73851r1_fix

This setting may be enforced using the "Passcode Policy" configuration profile or by a directory server. The following two lines within the configuration enforce lockout expiration to "15" minutes: <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> To set the password policy without a configuration profile, run the following command to save a copy of the current "pwpolicy" account policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy getaccountpolicies | tail -n +2 > pwpolicy.plist Open the generated file in a text editor and ensure it contains the following text after the opening <dict> tag and before the closing </dict> tag. Replace <dict/> first with <dict></dict> if necessary. <key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key> <array> <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> </array> If the line "<key>policyCategoryAuthentication</key>" already exists, the following text should be used instead and inserted after the first <array> tag that follows it: <dict> <key>policyContent</key> <string>(policyAttributeFailedAuthentications < policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications) OR (policyAttributeCurrentTime > (policyAttributeLastFailedAuthenticationTime + autoEnableInSeconds))</string> <key>policyIdentifier</key> <string>Authentication Lockout</string> <key>policyParameters</key> <dict> <key>autoEnableInSeconds</key> <integer>900</integer> <key>policyAttributeMaximumFailedAuthentications</key> <integer>3</integer> </dict> </dict> After saving the file and exiting to the command prompt, run the following command to load the new policy file: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/pwpolicy setaccountpolicies pwpolicy.plist Note: Updates to password restrictions must be thoroughly evaluated in a test environment. Mistakes in configuration may block password change and local user creation operations, as well as, lock out all local users, including administrators.

b
Web Sharing must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67739 - SV-82229r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-001275
Vuln IDs
  • V-67739
Rule IDs
  • SV-82229r1_rule
Web Sharing is non-essential and must be disabled. Enabling any service increases the attack surface for an intruder. By disabling unnecessary services, the attack surface is minimized.
Checks: C-68305r1_chk

To check if the "Web Sharing" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep org.apache.httpd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding. "org.apache.httpd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-73853r1_fix

To disable the "Web Sharing" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/org.apache.httpd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.

b
Internet Sharing must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-67741 - SV-82231r2_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
AOSX-11-001270
Vuln IDs
  • V-67741
Rule IDs
  • SV-82231r2_rule
In order 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. Internet Sharing must be disabled.
Checks: C-68307r2_chk

To check if the "Internet Sharing" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -A 2 'forceInternetSharingOff' If there is no result, or if "forceInternetSharingOff" is not set to "1", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73855r2_fix

This setting is enforced using the "Custom Policy" configuration profile.

b
The system must not send IPv4 ICMP redirects by default.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67745 - SV-82235r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001210
Vuln IDs
  • V-67745
Rule IDs
  • SV-82235r1_rule
ICMP redirects are broadcast in order to reshape network traffic. A malicious user could use the system to send fake redirect packets and try to force all network traffic to pass through a network sniffer. Disabling ICMP redirect broadcasts mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68311r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to send "ICMP redirects", run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.redirect If the values are not set to "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73859r1_fix

To configure the system to not send "ICMP redirects", add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.ip.redirect=0

b
The system must not send IPv6 ICMP redirects by default.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67747 - SV-82237r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001211
Vuln IDs
  • V-67747
Rule IDs
  • SV-82237r1_rule
ICMP redirects are broadcast in order to reshape network traffic. A malicious user could use the system to send fake redirect packets and try to force all network traffic to pass through a network sniffer. Disabling ICMP redirect broadcasts mitigates this risk.
Checks: C-68313r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to send "ICMP redirects", run the following command: sysctl net.inet6.ip6.redirect If the values are not set to "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73861r1_fix

To configure the system to not send "ICMP redirects", add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet6.ip6.redirect=0

b
The system must prevent local applications from generating source-routed packets.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67749 - SV-82239r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001215
Vuln IDs
  • V-67749
Rule IDs
  • SV-82239r1_rule
A source-routed packet attempts to specify the network path that the system should take. If the system is not configured to block the sending of source-routed packets, an attacker can redirect the system's network traffic.
Checks: C-68315r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to forward "source-routed" packets, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.ip.sourceroute If the value is not set to "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73863r1_fix

To configure the system to not forward "source-routed" packets, add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.ip.sourceroute=0

c
The operating system must employ automated mechanisms to detect the presence of unauthorized software on organizational information systems and notify designated organizational officials in accordance with the organization-defined frequency.
CM-6 - High - CCI-000366 - V-67751 - SV-82241r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001465
Vuln IDs
  • V-67751
Rule IDs
  • SV-82241r1_rule
An approved anti-virus product must be installed and configured to run. Malicious software can establish a base on individual desktops and servers. Employing an automated mechanism to detect this type of software will aid in elimination of the software from the operating system.
Checks: C-68317r1_chk

Ask the SA or ISSO if an approved anti-virus solution is loaded on the system. The anti-virus solution may be bundled with an approved host-based security solution. If there is no local anti-virus solution installed on the system, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73865r1_fix

Install an approved anti-virus solution onto the system.

b
The system must not process Internet Control Message Protocol [ICMP] timestamp requests.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67753 - SV-82243r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001220
Vuln IDs
  • V-67753
Rule IDs
  • SV-82243r1_rule
ICMP Timestamp requests reveal information about the system and can be used to determine which operating system is installed. Precise time data can also be used to launch time based attacks against the system. Configuring the system to drop incoming ICMPv4 timestamp requests mitigates these risks.
Checks: C-68319r1_chk

To check if the system is configured to process "ICMP timestamp" requests, run the following command: sysctl net.inet.icmp.timestamp If the value is not set to "0", this is a finding.

Fix: F-73867r1_fix

To disable "ICMP timestamp" responses, add the following line to "/etc/sysctl.conf", creating the file if necessary: net.inet.icmp.timestamp=0

b
Unused network devices must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-67755 - SV-82245r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
AOSX-11-001235
Vuln IDs
  • V-67755
Rule IDs
  • SV-82245r1_rule
If an unused network device is left enabled, a user might be able to activate it at a later time. Unused network devices should be disabled.
Checks: C-68321r1_chk

To list the network devices that are enabled on the system, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name. If any listed device that is not in use is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Fix: F-73869r1_fix

To disable a network device, run the following command, substituting the name of the device in place of "'<networkservice>'": /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled '<networkservice>' off

b
The operating system must generate audit records when successful/unsuccessful attempts to access/modify/delete objects, access/modify categories of information (e.g., classification levels), and delete privileges occur.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000172 - V-68155 - SV-82645r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000172
Version
AOSX-11-002130
Vuln IDs
  • V-68155
Rule IDs
  • SV-82645r1_rule
Without generating audit records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one. Audit records can be generated from various components within the information system (e.g., module or policy filter). Satisfies: SRG-OS-000458-GPOS-00203, SRG-OS-000461-GPOS-00205, SRG-OS-000463-GPOS-00207, SRG-OS-000465-GPOS-00209, SRG-OS-000466-GPOS-00210, SRG-OS-000467-GPOS-00211, SRG-OS-000468-GPOS-00212, SRG-OS-000474-GPOS-00219
Checks: C-68717r1_chk

In order to view the currently configured flags for the audit daemon, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/grep ^flags /etc/security/audit_control If "fm" is not listed in the result of the check, this is a finding.

Fix: F-74271r1_fix

To make sure the appropriate flags are enabled for auditing, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sed -i.bak '/^flags/ s/$/,fm/' /etc/security/audit_control; /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/audit -s A text editor may also be used to implement the required updates to the "/etc/security/audit_control" file.

c
The OS X system must not use unencrypted FTP.
IA-5 - High - CCI-000197 - V-79059 - SV-93765r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-000197
Version
AOSX-11-000606
Vuln IDs
  • V-79059
Rule IDs
  • SV-93765r1_rule
Checks: C-78649r1_chk

To check if the "ftp" service is disabled, use the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl print-disabled system | /usr/bin/grep com.apple.ftpd If the results do not show the following, this is a finding: "com.apple.ftpd" =&gt; true

Fix: F-85811r1_fix

To disable the "ftp" service, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /bin/launchctl disable system/com.apple.ftpd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect.