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The macOS system must disable Location Services.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259480 | APPL-14-002004 | SV-259480r958478_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The information system must be configured to provide only essential capabilities. Disabling Location Services helps prevent the unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, and unauthorized tunneling. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63219r941060_chk ) |
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| Verify the macOS system is configured to disable Location Services with the following command: /usr/bin/sudo -u _locationd /usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS $.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.locationd')\ .objectForKey('LocationServicesEnabled').js EOS If the result is not "false", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63127r941061_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to disable Location Services with the following command: /usr/bin/defaults write /var/db/locationd/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.locationd LocationServicesEnabled -bool false; /bin/launchctl kickstart -k system/com.apple.locationd The system may need to be restarted for the update to take effect. |