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The usbmuxd daemon must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-67691 | AOSX-11-000862 | SV-82181r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( 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" => true |
| Fix Text (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. |