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Unnecessary packages must not be installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51301 | OSX8-00-01165 | SV-65511r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Unnecessary packages must not be installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53649r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To view a list of packages and applications installed on the system, run the following command: sudo pkgutil / --pkgs If any of the packages listed are not required for proper operation of the system, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56101r1_fix) |
|---|
| If there are any unnecessary packages installed on the system, verify any dependencies and remove those not required. |