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XCCDF
Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000378-GPOS-00163
The macOS system must authorize USB devices before allowing connection.
The macOS system must authorize USB devices before allowing connection.
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The macOS system must authorize USB devices before allowing connection.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>USB devices connected to a Mac must be authorized. [IMPORTANT] ==== This feature is removed if a smart card is paired or smart card attribute mapping is configured. ====</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>