The operating system must require users to reauthenticate when changing roles.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-203724	SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157	SV-203724r1050790_rule		Medium

Description

Without reauthentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When operating systems provide the capability to change security roles, it is critical the user reauthenticate.

STIG	Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide	2024-12-04

Details

Check Text (C-3849r982154_chk)

Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate when changing roles. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-3849r982155_fix)

Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate when changing roles.