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 to disable Location Services.

DISA Rule

SV-209569r610285_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-209569

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

AOSX-14-002004

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Disable the Location Services:

The setting is found in System Preferences >> Security & Privacy >> Privacy >> Location Services.

Uncheck the box labeled "Enable Location Services".

Check Contents

If Location Services are authorized by the Authorizing Official, this is Not Applicable.

Verify that Location Services are disabled:

The setting is found in System Preferences >> Security & Privacy >> Privacy >> Location Services.

If the box that says "Enable Location Services" is checked, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-209569

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AOSX-14-002004

Severity Override Guidance

If Location Services are authorized by the Authorizing Official, this is Not Applicable.

Verify that Location Services are disabled:

The setting is found in System Preferences >> Security & Privacy >> Privacy >> Location Services.

If the box that says "Enable Location Services" is checked, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

2930

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