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Remote Login must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25343 OSX00495 M6 SV-37284r1_rule ECCD-1 Medium
Description
Remote Login must be disabled because it allows users to access the computer remotely.
STIG Date
MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-01-30

Details

Check Text ( C-35976r1_chk )
1. Open System Preferences->Sharing.
2. Ensure the "On" box for "Remote Login" service is not checked. If the box is checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-31230r1_fix)
1. Open System Preferences->Sharing.
2. Uncheck the "On" box for "Remote Login" service.