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The macOS system must be configured to prevent displaying password hints.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257231 | APPL-13-003012 | SV-257231r905326_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Password hints leak information about passwords in use and can lead to loss of confidentiality. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60916r905324_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to prevent displaying passwords hints with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "RetriesUntilHint" RetriesUntilHint = 0; If "RetriesUntilHint" is not set to "0", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60857r905325_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to prevent displaying password hints by installing the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |