Video recording support software must be disabled.

From MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of OSX00075-Disable Video Recording Support Software

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SV-37201r1_rule Video recording support software must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

A computer might be in an environment where recording devices, such as cameras or microphones, are not permitted. Protect the organization’s privacy by disabling these devices. Remove support for an external or built-in iSight camera.NOTE: The support for external iSight cameras should be removed on all machines. Removing only support for internal iSight cameras would still leave support for external cameras available. An Apple Authorized Technician can also remove the built-in video camera hardware from an Apple computer.IMPORTANT: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed.

Check content

Open a terminal session and view the /System/Library/Extensions folder. Ensure the following file does NOT exist: Apple_iSight.kext. Control click the IOUSBFamily.kext and select Show Package Contents. Open the /Contents/PlugIns/ folder. Ensure the following file does NOT exist: AppleUSBVideoSupport.kext If any of the files exist, this is a finding.

Fix text

Open a terminal session and enter the following commands to remove the files. sudo srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/Apple_iSight.kext sudo srm -rf /System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/Plugins/AppleUSBVideoSupport.kext sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions NOTE: Repeat these instructions every time a system update is installed.

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