Check: AOSX-09-000020
Apple OS X 10.9 Workstation STIG:
AOSX-09-000020
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The operating 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 screensaver. The screensaver 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 screensaver, run the following command: system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | 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 a configuration profile.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-72685r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-58255
Group Title:
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 |