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The operating system must require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203726 SRG-OS-000374-GPOS-00159 SV-203726r851797_rule Medium
Description
Without re-authentication, devices may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to change device authenticators, it is critical the device re-authenticate.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2022-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-3851r375185_chk )
Verify the operating system requires devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3851r375186_fix)
Configure the operating system to require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.