Secure virtual memory must be used.

From Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-65539r1_rule Secure virtual memory must be used.

Vulnerability discussion

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To check if the system is using secure virtual memory run the following command: sudo sysctl vm.swapusage | awk '{ print $NF }' If the result does not show (encrypted), this is a finding.

Fix text

To ensure secure virtual memory is secure, run the following command: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.virtualMemory DisableEncryptedSwap -bool FALSE

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