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

Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-203725 SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00158 SV-203725r1050791_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 user authenticators, it is critical the user reauthenticate.
STIG Date
General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide 2024-12-04

Details

Check Text (C-3850r982157_chk)
Verify the operating system requires users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators. If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-3850r982158_fix)
Configure the operating system to require users to reauthenticate when changing authenticators.