The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-203723 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 | SV-203723r1050789_rule | CCI-002038 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to escalate a functional capability, it is critical the user reauthenticate. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2024-12-04 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-203723r1050789_chk)
Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3848r982152_fix)
Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.