Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-81715 | AOSX-13-001235 | SV-96429r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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. |
STIG | Date |
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Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-03-08 |
Check Text ( C-81495r1_chk ) |
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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 Text (F-88563r1_fix) |
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To disable a network device, run the following command, substituting the name of the device in place of "' /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled ' |