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The macOS system must disable AirDrop.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259485 | APPL-14-002009 | SV-259485r958472_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| AirDrop must be disabled to prevent file transfers to or from unauthorized devices. AirDrop allows users to share and receive files from other nearby Apple devices. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048,SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049,SRG-OS-000300-GPOS-00118 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63224r941075_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to disable AirDrop with the following command: /usr/bin/osascript -l JavaScript << EOS $.NSUserDefaults.alloc.initWithSuiteName('com.apple.applicationaccess')\ .objectForKey('allowAirDrop').js EOS If the result is not "false", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63132r941076_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to disable AirDrop by installing the "com.apple.applicationaccess" configuration profile. |