The operating system must require users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-203725 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00158 | SV-203725r1050791_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 change user authenticators, it is critical the user reauthenticate. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide | 2024-12-04 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-203725r1050791_chk)
Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3850r982158_fix)
Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators.