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The OS X 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-75953 | AOSX-12-000020 | SV-90641r1_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 OS X 10.12 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-75637r1_chk ) |
|---|
| To check if the system will prompt users to enter their passwords to unlock the screen saver, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep askForPassword If there is no result, or if "askForPassword" is not set to "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-82591r1_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |