Title

The operating system must not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Failure to restrict system access to authenticated users negatively impacts operating system security.

Check Content

If the operating system provides a public access service, such as a kiosk, this is not applicable. Verify the operating system does not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system. If it does, this is a finding. Automatic logon as an authorized user allows access to any user with physical access to the operating system.

Fix Text

If the operating system provides a public access service, such as a kiosk, this is not applicable. Configure the operating system to not allow an unattended or automatic logon to the system. Automatic logon as an authorized user allows access to any user with physical access to the operating system.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203782r877377_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203782

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.