The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-203723 | SRG-OS-000373 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 | SV-203723r1050789_rule | 2024-12-04 | 3 |
| Description |
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| 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. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. |