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Apple macOS 12 (Monterey) Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The macOS system must disable the Screen Sharing feature.

    <VulnDiscussion>The Screen Sharing feature allows remote users to view or control the desktop of the current user. A malicious user can take ...
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  • SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155

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  • The macOS system must be configured to disable the system preference pane for TouchID.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission ob...
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  • SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155

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  • The macOS system must be configured to disable the system preference pane for Wallet and ApplePay.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission ob...
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  • SRG-OS-000370-GPOS-00155

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  • The macOS system must be configured to disable the system preference pane for Siri.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission ob...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must allow only applications that have a valid digital signature to run.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Gatekeeper settings must be configured correctly to only allow the system to run applications signed with a valid Apple Devel...
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  • SRG-OS-000364-GPOS-00151

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  • The macOS system must enforce access restrictions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to system configuration may have significant effects o...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000366-GPOS-00153

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  • The macOS system must have the security assessment policy subsystem enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system and/or application can potentiall...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00229

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  • The macOS system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

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  • The macOS system must set permissions on user home directories to prevent users from having access to read or modify another user's files.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to use the most restrictive permissions possible for user home directories helps to protect ...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must use an approved antivirus program.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;An approved antivirus product must be installed and configured to run. Malicious software can establish a base on individual...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000066-GPOS-00034

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  • The macOS system must issue or obtain public key certificates under an appropriate certificate policy from an approved service provider.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;DoD-approved certificates must be installed to the System Keychain so they will be available to all users. For user certific...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000071-GPOS-00039

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  • The macOS system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one numeric character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, ...
    Rule Medium Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

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  • The macOS system must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. One me...
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  • SRG-OS-000077-GPOS-00045

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  • The macOS system must prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute...
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  • SRG-OS-000078-GPOS-00046

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  • The macOS system must enforce a minimum 15-character password length.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The minimum password length must be set to 15 characters. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness...
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  • SRG-OS-000266-GPOS-00101

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  • The macOS system must enforce password complexity by requiring that at least one special character be used.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity o...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured to prevent displaying password hints.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Password hints leak information about passwords in use and can lead to loss of confidentiality.&lt;/VulnDiscussion&gt;&lt;Fal...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured with a firmware password to prevent access to single user mode and booting from alternative media.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Single user mode and the boot picker, as well as numerous other tools are available on macOS through booting while holding th...
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  • SRG-OS-000107-GPOS-00054

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  • The macOS system must use multifactor authentication for local access to privileged and non-privileged accounts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without the use of multifactor authentication, the ease of access to privileged and non-privileged functions is greatly incre...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured so that the login command requires smart card authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured so that the su command requires smart card authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured so that the sudo command requires smart card authentication.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
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  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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  • The macOS system must be configured with system log files owned by root and group-owned by wheel or admin.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could b...
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  • SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084

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  • The macOS system must be configured with system log files set to mode 640 or less permissive.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;System logs should only be readable by root or admin users. System logs frequently contain sensitive information that could b...
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  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • The macOS system must be configured with the sudoers file configured to authenticate users on a per -tty basis.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The "sudo" command must be configured to prompt for the administrator's password at least once in each newly opened Terminal ...
    Rule High Severity
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  • SRG-OS-000051-GPOS-00024

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