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The Deny log on locally user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-226384 WN12-UR-000020-DC SV-226384r794629_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on locally" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on interactively. The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-03-01

Details

Check Text ( C-28087r476998_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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on locally" user right, this is a finding:

Guests Group
Fix Text (F-28075r476999_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on locally" to include the following:

Guests Group