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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. |