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

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

DISA Rule

SV-203723r1050789_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-203723

Group Title

SRG-OS-000373

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Check Contents

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

Vulnerability Number

V-203723

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156

Severity Override Guidance

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2895