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The usbmuxd daemon must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-58401 | AOSX-09-000862 | SV-72831r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Connections to unauthorized iOS devices (iPhones, iPods, and iPads) open the system to possible compromise via exfiltration of system data. Disabling the usbmuxd daemon blocks connections to iOS devices. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-59227r1_chk ) |
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| To check the status of the usbmuxd daemon, run the following command: sudo launchctl list | grep usbmuxd If there is any output, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63717r1_fix) |
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| To disable the usbmuxd daemon, run the following command: sudo launchtctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.usbmuxd.plist |