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The macOS system must be configured to prevent displaying password hints.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-209621 | AOSX-14-003012 | SV-209621r610285_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Password hints leak information about passwords in use and can lead to loss of confidentiality. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.14 (Mojave) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-9872r282345_chk ) |
|---|
| To check that password hints are disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep RetriesUntilHint If the return is null or is not "RetriesUntilHint = 0", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-9872r282346_fix) |
|---|
| This setting is enforce using the "Login Window" Policy. |