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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-56823 | SRG-OS-000374-GPOS-00159 | SV-71083r1_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 SRG | 2019-07-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57393r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the operating system requires devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61719r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the operating system to require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators. |