STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple OS X 10.15 (Catalina) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The macOS system must be configured to disable Location Services.

DISA Rule

SV-225162r610901_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225162

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

AOSX-15-002004

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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".

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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-225162

Documentable

False

Rule Version

AOSX-15-002004

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

M

Target Key

4212

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