CCE-91707-0Platform: cpe:/o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13 | Date: (C)2018-02-22 (M)2023-07-04 |
Password hints on lock screen
Controls when, and if, a password hint is given the user, based on the number of failed login attempts.
Parameter:
[yes/no]
Technical Mechanism:
In loginwindow.plist, set the RetriesUntilHint key = X to show a hint after X login failures, or set the key = 0 to disable hints.
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:44379 |