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Check: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

General Purpose Operating System SRG: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 (in version v3 r2)

Title

The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

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, it is critical the user reauthenticate.

Check Content

Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-203723r1050789_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-203723

Group Title: SRG-OS-000373

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-002038	The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
IA-11	Re-authentication