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The Auto Update feature must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25298 | OSX00290 M6 | SV-38531r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| By disabling automatic updates, updates can be downloaded and tested in a non production environment before they are distributed to the production workstations. This reduces the risk of accidental or malicious software updates being applied before they are properly tested. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37744r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command. softwareupdate --schedule Verify "Automatic check" is off. If the option is not off, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32988r1_fix) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter the following command to disable the auto update feature. softwareupdate --schedule off |