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The macOS system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257221 | APPL-13-002066 | SV-257221r905296_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60906r905294_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to not allow automatic logon with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "DisableAutoLoginClient" "com.apple.login.mcx.DisableAutoLoginClient" = 1; If "com.apple.login.mcx.DisableAutoLoginClient" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60847r905295_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to not allow automatic login by installing the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |