The macOS system must be configured to not allow iTunes file sharing.

From Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-96379r1_rule The macOS system must be configured to not allow iTunes file sharing.

Vulnerability discussion

Connections to unauthorized iOS devices (e.g., iPhones, iPods, and iPads) open the system to possible compromise via exfiltration of system data. Disabling the iTunes file sharing blocks connections to iOS devices.

Check content

If iTunes file sharing is enabled, unauthorized disclosure could occur. To verify that iTunes file sharing is disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowiTunesFileSharing If the result is null or is not “allowiTunesFileSharing = 0”, this is a finding

Fix text

This setting is enforced using the “Restrictions Policy" configuration profile.

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