Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-34974 | WINCC-000001 | SV-46219r1_rule | ECLP-1 | High |
Description |
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Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-24 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-39548r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled". |