Title

The UEM server must require users (administrators) to reauthenticate when roles change. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When applications provide the capability to change security roles or escalate the functional capability of the application, it is critical the user reauthenticate. In addition to the reauthentication requirements associated with session locks, organizations may require reauthentication of individuals and/or devices in other situations, including (but not limited to) the following circumstances. (i) When authenticators change; (ii) When roles change; (iii) When security categories of information systems change; (iv) When the execution of privileged functions occurs; (v) After a fixed period of time; or (vi) Periodically. Within the DoD, the minimum circumstances requiring reauthentication are privilege escalation and role changes.

Check Content

Verify the UEM server requires users (administrators) to reauthenticate when roles change. If the UEM server does not require users (administrators) to reauthenticate when roles change, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the UEM server to require users (administrators) to reauthenticate when roles change.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SRG-APP-000389-UEM-000260_rule

Vulnerability ID: SRG-APP-000389-UEM-000260

Group Title: SRG-APP-000389-UEM-000260

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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