Check: APPL-15-004022
Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) STIG:
APPL-15-004022
(in version v1 r4)
Title
The macOS system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation when using the "sudo" command. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The file /etc/sudoers must include a timestamp_timout of 0. Without reauthentication, 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 or change user authenticators, it is critical the user reauthenticate. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156,SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
Check Content
Verify the macOS system requires reauthentication when using the "sudo" command to elevate privileges with the following command: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/sudo -V | /usr/bin/grep -c "Authentication timestamp timeout: 0.0 minutes" If the result is not "1", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the macOS system to require reauthentication when using "sudo" with the following command: /usr/bin/find /etc/sudoers* -type f -exec sed -i '' '/timestamp_timeout/d' '{}' \; /bin/echo "Defaults timestamp_timeout=0" >> /etc/sudoers.d/mscp
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-274881r1099904_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-274881
Group Title: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
| CCI-004895 |
Permit users to invoke the trusted communications path for communications between the user and the organization-defined security functions, including at a minimum, authentication and re-authentication. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-11 |
Re-authentication |