The ability for administrative accounts to unlock Screen Saver must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51233 | OSX8-00-00935 | SV-65443r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The ability for administrative accounts to unlock Screen Saver must be disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53581r2_chk ) |
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| To check the setting for authentication to unlock the screen saver, run the following command: sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "print :rights:system.login.screensaver:rule" /etc/authorization If the result is not "authenticate-session-owner" this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-56033r1_fix) |
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| To disable the ability for an administrator to unlock a screen saver, run the following command: sudo /usr/libexec/PlistBuddy -c "set :rights:system.login.screensaver:rule authenticate-session-owner" /etc/authorization |