The macOS system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-230825 | APPL-11-002066 | SV-230825r599842_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-02-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-33770r607362_chk ) |
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| To check if the system is configured to automatically log on, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep DisableAutoLoginClient If "com.apple.login.mcx.DisableAutoLoginClient" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33743r607363_fix) |
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| This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |