Audio recording support software must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25254 | OSX00070 M6 | SV-38509r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A computer might be in an environment where recording devices, such as cameras or microphones are not permitted. Protect the organization’s privacy by disabling these devices. Remove support for the audio subsystem. This may disable audio playback. IMPORTANT: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37727r1_chk ) |
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| Open a terminal session and view the /System/Library/Extensions/ folder if any of the following files exist, this is a finding. AppleUSBAudio.kext IOAudioFamily.kext |
| Fix Text (F-34553r1_fix) |
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| Open a terminal session and enter the following commands. srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleUSBAudio.kext srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/IOAudioFamily.kext touch /System/Library/Extensions NOTE: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed. |