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The Lock pages in memory user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220977 WN10-UR-000125 SV-220977r569187_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Lock pages in memory" user right allows physical memory to be assigned to processes, which could cause performance issues or a DoS.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-04-08

Details

Check Text ( C-22692r555416_chk )
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any groups or accounts are granted the "Lock pages in memory" user right, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-22681r555417_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Lock pages in memory" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).