Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
Users must not have Apple IDs signed into iCloud.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-58435 | AOSX-09-001130 | SV-72865r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Users should not sign into iCloud, as this leads to the possibility that sensitive data could be saved to iCloud storage or that users could inadvertently introduce viruses or malware previously saved to iCloud from other systems. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-59261r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To see if any user account has configured an Apple ID for iCloud usage, run the following command: sudo find /Users/ -name 'MobileMeAccounts.plist' -exec defaults read '{}' \; If the results show any accounts listed, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63749r2_fix) |
|---|
| This must be manually resolved. With the affected user logged in, open System Preferences->iCloud. Choose 'Sign Out'. |