Check: AOSX-15-000002
Apple OS X 10.15 (Catalina) STIG:
AOSX-15-000002
(in versions v1 r10 through v1 r1)
Title
The macOS system must retain the session lock until the user reestablishes access using established identification and authentication procedures. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
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
This setting is enforced using the "Login Window Policy" configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-225119r610901_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-225119
Group Title: SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000056 |
The information system retains the session lock until the user reestablishes access using established identification and authentication procedures. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-11 |
Session Lock |