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Secure virtual memory must be used.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51329 | OSX8-00-01260 | SV-65539r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Secure virtual memory must be used. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53677r2_chk ) |
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| To check if the system is using secure virtual memory run the following command: sudo sysctl vm.swapusage | awk '{ print $NF }' If the result does not show (encrypted), this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56129r1_fix) |
|---|
| To ensure secure virtual memory is secure, run the following command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.virtualMemory DisableEncryptedSwap -bool FALSE |