The VMM must require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Without re-authentication, devices may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When VMMs provide the capability to change device authenticators, it is critical the device re-authenticate. This requirement is applicable to devices capable of authentication.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-207479r854653_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure the VMM to require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.