CCE-99039-0| Platform: cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_12 | Date: (C)2022-05-31 (M)2023-07-04 |
Setting an inactivity interval for the screensaver prevents unauthorized persons from viewing a system left unattended for an extensive period of time. If the screensaver is not set users may leave the computer available for an unauthorized person to access information.
Fix:
sudo defaults -currentHost read com.apple.screensaver idleTime
Parameter:
[20 mins/15 mins]
Technical Mechanism:
sudo defaults -currentHost read com.apple.screensaver idleTime
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 6.8 | Attack Vector: PHYSICAL |
| Exploit Score: 0.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80474 |
