STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple OS X 10.14 (Mojave) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-209528r610285_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-209528

Group Title

SRG-OS-000299-GPOS-00117

Rule Version

AOSX-14-000008

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001443 - The information system protects wireless access to the system using authentication of users and/or devices.
• CCI-001444 - The information system protects wireless access to the system using encryption.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled "Wi-Fi" off

Check Contents

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is Not Applicable.

To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices

A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name.

If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-209528

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AOSX-14-000008

Severity Override Guidance

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is Not Applicable.

To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command:

/usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices

A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name.

If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2930

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