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iTunes Store must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25355 | OSX00530 M6 | SV-37301r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| iTunes store allows a user to purchase and download music, videos, and podcasts, which could inadvertently introduce malware on the system. NOTE: The fix must be performed for each user. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35996r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open iTunes. Choose iTunes -> Preferences. Choose the "Parental" tab. In the "Disable:" section, ensure the following items are checked. "Podcasts" "Radio streaming" "iTunes Store" "Allow Access to iTunesU" "Ping" (if it exists) "Shared Libraries" If not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-28280r2_fix) |
|---|
| Open Finder. Select Applications. Double click the iTunes application. On the top menu bar click iTunes and from the drop down menu select Preferences. Click on the Parental icon. Check the following items to disable. "Podcasts" "Radio streaming" "iTunes Store" "Allow Access to iTunesU" "Ping" (if it exists) "Shared Libraries" NOTE: This must be performed for each user. |