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Infrared (IR) support must be removed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25258 OSX00090 M6 SV-37206r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
To prevent unauthorized users from controlling a computer through the infrared receiver, remove IR hardware support. This task requires administrator privileges. An Apple Authorized Technician can also remove IR hardware from an Apple computer. 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-35898r1_chk )
Open a terminal session and view the /System/Library/Extensions folder.
Ensure the following file does NOT exist.

AppleIRController.kext

If the file exists, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-31156r1_fix)
Open a terminal session and enter the following commands to remove the file.

srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/AppleIRController.kext

sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions

NOTE: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed.