STIGQter: STIG Summary: General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 28 Oct 2025:

The operating system must prohibit user installation of system software without explicit privileged status.

DISA Rule

SV-203716r982210_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203716

Group Title

SRG-OS-000362

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-003980 - Allow user installation of software only with explicit privileged status.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the operating system to prohibit user installation of system software without explicit privileged status.

Check Contents

Verify the operating system prohibits user installation of system software without explicit privileged status. If it does not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-203716

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system prohibits user installation of system software without explicit privileged status. If it does not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895