The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.

From Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001443 CCI-001444 CCI-002418

SV-96199r1_rule The macOS system must be configured with Wi-Fi support software disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Use of Wi-Fi to connect to unauthorized networks may facilitate the exfiltration of mission data.Satisfies: SRG-OS-000300-GPOS-00118, SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Check content

If the system requires Wi-Fi to connect to an authorized network, this is not applicable. To check if the Wi-Fi network device is disabled, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -listallnetworkservices A disabled device will have an asterisk in front of its name. If the Wi-Fi device is missing this asterisk, this is a finding.

Fix text

To disable the Wi-Fi network device, run the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/sbin/networksetup -setnetworkserviceenabled "Wi-Fi" off

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