APPL-13-000033 - The macOS system must be configured to disable password forwarding for FileVault.

Information

When 'FileVault' and Multifactor Authentication are configured on the operating system, a dedicated user must be configured to ensure that the implemented Multifactor Authentication rules are enforced. If a dedicated user is not configured to decrypt the hard disk upon startup, the system will allow a user to bypass Multifactor Authentication rules during initial startup and first login.

Solution

Configure the macOS system to disable password forwarding by installing the 'Smart Card Policy' configuration profile.

Note: To ensure continued access to the operating system, consult the supplemental guidance provided with the STIG before applying the 'Smart Card Policy'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_Apple_macOS_13_V1R4_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6b., CAT|II, CCI|CCI-000366, Rule-ID|SV-257161r905116_rule, STIG-ID|APPL-13-000033, Vuln-ID|V-257161

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: a2d221ab260d35f4f8d2e777db6306b5d676de51ddb40c9ff33d1f61d1b32ea7