The operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-67697 | AOSX-11-000925 | SV-82187r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| When automatic logins are enabled, the default user account is automatically logged in at boot time without prompting the user for a password. Even if the screen is later locked, a malicious user would be able to reboot the computer in order to log in. Disabling automatic logins mitigates this risk. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-01-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-68263r1_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-73811r1_fix) |
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| This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |