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The VMM must require users to re-authenticate when changing roles.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207477 SRG-OS-000373-VMM-001480 SV-207477r854651_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 change security roles, it is critical the user re-authenticate.
STIG Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide 2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7734r365835_chk )
Verify the VMM requires users to re-authenticate when changing roles.

If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7734r365836_fix)
Configure the VMM to require users to re-authenticate when changing roles.