The VMM must require users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-207476	SRG-OS-000373-VMM-001470	SV-207476r854650_rule		Medium

Description
Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When VMMs provide the capability to escalate a functional capability, it is critical the user re-authenticate.

STIG	Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide	2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7733r365832_chk )
Verify the VMM requires users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-7733r365833_fix)
Configure the VMM to require users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation.