The macOS system must obtain updates from a DoD-approved update server.

From Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-96325r1_rule The macOS system must obtain updates from a DoD-approved update server.

Vulnerability discussion

Software update configuration. Point to DOD approved update server. Configure for automatic install of critical updates.

Check content

To check if the CatalogURL is configured, run the following command: defaults read /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist CatalogURL 2017-11-30 22:21:41.805 defaults[1205:9595] The domain/default pair of (/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist, CatalogURL) does not exist. If the output is not an error indicating the item "does not exist" or the output is not a DoD-approved update server, this is a finding. Note: Updates are required to be applied with a frequency determined by the site or Program Management Office (PMO).

Fix text

To remove the Apple software list from the system configuration run the following command: sudo defaults delete /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist CatalogURL

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