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The macOS system must retain the session lock until the user reestablishes access using established identification and authentication procedures.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-257143 | APPL-13-000002 | SV-257143r905062_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-60828r905060_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the macOS system is configured to prompt users to enter a password to unlock the screen saver with the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep -w "askForPassword" askForPassword = 1; If there is no result, or if "askForPassword" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60769r905061_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the macOS system to prompt users to enter a password to unlock the screen saver by installing the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |