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The macOS system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-209608 | AOSX-14-002066 | SV-209608r610285_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.14 (Mojave) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-9859r282306_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-9859r282307_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile. |