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The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-230750 APPL-11-000008 SV-230750r599842_rule Medium
Description
Allowing devices and users to connect to or from the system without first authenticating them allows untrusted access and can lead to a compromise or attack. Since wireless communications can be intercepted, it is necessary to use encryption to protect the confidentiality of information in transit. Wireless technologies include, for example, microwave, packet radio (UHF/VHF), 802.11x, and Bluetooth. Wireless networks use authentication protocols (e.g., EAP/TLS, PEAP), which provide credential protection and mutual authentication. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000299-GPOS-00117, SRG-OS-000300-GPOS-00118, SRG-OS-000379-GPOS-00164
STIG Date
Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-02-16

Details

Check Text ( C-33695r607137_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 Text (F-33668r607138_fix)
To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled "Wi-Fi" off