Remote control infrared receiver must be disabled.

From MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of OSX00445-Disable remote control in IR receiver

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-38561r1_rule Remote control infrared receiver must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

If not using a remote control, disable the infrared receiver. This prevents unauthorized users from controlling a computer through the infrared receiver.

Check content

1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Ensure "Disable remote control infrared receiver" is checked. If the option is not checked, this is a finding.

Fix text

1. Open System Preferences->Security. 2. Select General tab. 3. Select "Disable remote control infrared receiver".

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