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The operating system must require users to re-authenticate when changing roles.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56831 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157 | SV-71091r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to change security roles, it is critical the user re-authenticate. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System SRG | 2015-12-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57401r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the operating system requires users to re-authenticate when changing roles. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61727r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to require users to re-authenticate when changing roles. |