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The operating system must require users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-56837 SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 SV-71097r1_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 escalate a functional capability, it is critical the user re-authenticate.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System SRG 2019-07-01

Details

Check Text ( C-57407r1_chk )
Verify the operating system requires users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-61733r1_fix)
Configure the operating system to require users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation.