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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 Draft 2013-01-10

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.