The system must require users to re-authenticate to unlock a graphical desktop environment.

From Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000056

SV-60917r4_rule The system must require users to re-authenticate to unlock a graphical desktop environment.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing access to a graphical environment when the user is not attending the system can allow unauthorized users access to the system.

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The root role is required. Edit the global screensaver configuration file to ensure 15 minute screen lock. # pfedit /usr/share/X11/app-defaults/XScreenSaver Find the timeout control lines and change them to read: *timeout: 0:15:00 *lockTimeout: 0:00:05 *lock: True For each user on the system, edit their local $HOME/.xscreensaver file and change the timeout values. # pfedit $HOME/.xscreensaver Find the timeout control lines and change them to read: timeout: 0:15:00 lockTimeout: 0:00:05 lock: True

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