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Wi-Fi support software must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51441 | OSX8-00-00070 | SV-65651r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Wi-Fi support software must be disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53777r1_chk ) |
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| To check if the Wi-Fi software components are present on the system, run the following command: sudo ls -d /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext If there is a result showing the file is present, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56239r1_fix) |
|---|
| To remove the software component for Wi-Fi support, run the following command: sudo rm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/IO80211Family.kext |