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The operating system must require users to reauthenticate for privilege escalation.

STIG ID: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156  |  SRG: SRG-OS-000373 |  Severity: medium (CAT II)  |  CCI: CCI-002038 |  Vulnerability Id: V-203723

Vulnerability 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

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

Fix

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