Remote control infrared receiver must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25333 | OSX00445 M6 | SV-38561r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If not using a remote control, disable the infrared receiver. This prevents unauthorized users from controlling a computer through the infrared receiver. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37756r1_chk ) |
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| 1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Ensure "Disable remote control infrared receiver" is checked. If the option is not checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-32999r1_fix) |
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| 1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Select "Disable remote control infrared receiver". |