Check: OSX00330 M6
MACOSX 10.6:
OSX00330 M6
(in version v1 r3)
Title
Fast User Switching must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to log in simultaneously. This makes it difficult to track user actions and allows users to run malicious applications in the background while another user is using the computer.
Check Content
Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. Select Login Options. Ensure the "Show fast user switching menu as" is not checked. If the option is checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Open System Preferences->Accounts Panel. Select Login Options. Deselect "Show fast user switching menu as" to disable this option.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-37229r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-25306
Group Title:
Expert Comments
Expert comments are only available to logged-in users.
CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| No CCIs are assigned to this check |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| No controls are assigned to this check |