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The macOS system must be configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257142 | APPL-13-000001 | SV-257142r905059_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Users must be prompted to enter their passwords when unlocking the screen saver. The screen saver acts as a session lock and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the current user's account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 13 (Ventura) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60827r905057_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep "allowAutoUnlock" allowAutoUnlock = 0; If there is no result or "allowAutoUnlock" is not set to "0", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60768r905058_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to prevent Apple Watch from terminating a session lock by installing the "Restrictions Policy" configuration profile. |