The macOS system must disable the Touch ID feature.

From Apple OS X 10.13 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-96323r1_rule The macOS system must disable the Touch ID feature.

Vulnerability discussion

The Touch ID feature permits users to add additional fingerprints to unlock the host. These fingerprints may be for the user or anyone else. Because unauthorized users may gain access to the system, the use of Touch ID must be limited.

Check content

To view the setting for Touch ID configuration, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep allowFingerprintForUnlock If the output is null, not "allowFingerprintForUnlock = 0" this is a finding.

Fix text

This setting is enforced using the "Restrictions" configuration profile.

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