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The VMM must require users to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207478 SRG-OS-000373-VMM-001490 SV-207478r854652_rule Medium
Description
Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When VMMs provide the capability to change user authenticators, it is critical the user re-authenticate.
STIG Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide 2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7735r365838_chk )
Verify the VMM requires users to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.

If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7735r365839_fix)
Configure the VMM to require users to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.