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  • SRG-OS-000362

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

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing regular users to install software, without explicit privileges, creates the risk that untested or potentially malici...
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  • SRG-OS-000363

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  • The operating system must notify designated personnel if baseline configurations are changed in an unauthorized manner.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Unauthorized changes to the baseline configuration could make the system vulnerable to various attacks or allow unauthorized ...
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  • SRG-OS-000364

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  • The operating system must enforce access restrictions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to system configuration may have significant effects o...
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  • SRG-OS-000365

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  • The operating system must audit the enforcement actions used to restrict access associated with changes to the system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without auditing the enforcement of access restrictions against changes to the application configuration, it will be difficul...
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  • SRG-OS-000366

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  • The operating system must prevent the installation of patches, service packs, device drivers, or operating system components without verification they have been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Changes to any software components can have significant effects on the overall security of the operating system. This require...
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  • SRG-OS-000368

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  • The operating system must prevent program execution in accordance with local policies regarding software program usage and restrictions and/or rules authorizing the terms and conditions of software program usage.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Control of program execution is a mechanism used to prevent execution of unauthorized programs. Some operating systems may pr...
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  • SRG-OS-000370

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  • The operating system must employ a deny-all, permit-by-exception policy to allow the execution of authorized software programs.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Utilizing a whitelist provides a configuration management method for allowing the execution of only authorized software. Usin...
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  • SRG-OS-000373

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  • The operating system must require users to re-authenticate for privilege escalation.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When opera...
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  • SRG-OS-000373

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  • The operating system must require users to re-authenticate when changing roles.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When opera...
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  • SRG-OS-000373

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  • The operating system must require users to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without re-authentication, users may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When opera...
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  • SRG-OS-000374

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  • The operating system must require devices to re-authenticate when changing authenticators.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without re-authentication, devices may access resources or perform tasks for which they do not have authorization. When ope...
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  • SRG-OS-000375

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  • The operating system must implement multifactor authentication for remote access to privileged accounts in such a way that one of the factors is provided by a device separate from the system gaining access.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Using an authentication device, such as a CAC or token that is separate from the information system, ensures that even if the...
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  • SRG-OS-000376

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  • The operating system must accept Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use...
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  • SRG-OS-000377

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  • The operating system must electronically verify Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The use of PIV credentials facilitates standardization and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. DoD has mandated the use...
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  • SRG-OS-000378

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  • The operating system must authenticate peripherals before establishing a connection.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. ...
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  • SRG-OS-000379

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  • The operating system must authenticate all endpoint devices before establishing a local, remote, and/or network connection using bidirectional authentication that is cryptographically based.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without authenticating devices, unidentified or unknown devices may be introduced, thereby facilitating malicious activity. B...
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  • SRG-OS-000380

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  • The operating system must allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an...
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  • SRG-OS-000383

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  • The operating system must prohibit the use of cached authenticators after one day.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If cached authentication information is out-of-date, the validity of the authentication information may be questionable.&lt;/...
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  • SRG-OS-000384

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  • The operating system, for PKI-based authentication, must implement a local cache of revocation data to support path discovery and validation in case of the inability to access revocation information via the network.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without configuring a local cache of revocation data, there is the potential to allow access to users who are no longer autho...
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  • SRG-OS-000392

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  • The operating system must audit all activities performed during nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If events associated with nonlocal administrative access or diagnostic sessions are not logged, a major tool for assessing an...
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  • SRG-OS-000393

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  • The operating system must implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic communications, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Privileged access contains control and configuration information and is particularly sensitive, so additional protections are...
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  • SRG-OS-000394

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  • The operating system must implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect the confidentiality of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic communications, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Privileged access contains control and configuration information and is particularly sensitive, so additional protections are...
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  • SRG-OS-000395

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  • The operating system must verify remote disconnection at the termination of nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions, when used for nonlocal maintenance sessions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the remote connection is not closed and verified as closed, the session may remain open and be exploited by an attacker; t...
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  • SRG-OS-000396

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  • The operating system must implement NSA-approved cryptography to protect classified information in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of weak or untested encryption algorithms undermines the purposes of utilizing encryption to protect data. The operating ...
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  • SRG-OS-000403

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  • The operating system must only allow the use of DoD PKI-established certificate authorities for authentication in the establishment of protected sessions to the operating system.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Untrusted Certificate Authorities (CA) can issue certificates, but they may be issued by organizations or individuals that se...
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