Input menu must not be shown in login window.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25304 | OSX00320 M6 | SV-37225r1_rule | IAAC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Showing input in the login window could compromise the integrity of the information, and could also allow someone shoulder surfing to gain unauthorized access to the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide Draft | 2013-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35915r1_chk ) |
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| 1. Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. 2. Select Login Options. 3. Ensure the "Show input menu in login window" is not checked. If the option is checked, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31172r1_fix) |
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| 1. Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. 2. Select Login Options. 3. Deselect "Show input menu in login window" to disable this option. |