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V-203723

CAT II (Medium)

The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.

Rule ID

SV-203723r1050789_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R3

CCIs

CCI-002038

Discussion

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.

Check Content

Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.