The macOS system must have unused network devices disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-214917 | AOSX-13-001235 | SV-214917r609363_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 |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-16117r397323_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-16115r397324_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 ' |