Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-226338 | WN12-SO-000077 | SV-226338r852150_rule | Medium |
Description |
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User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting configures the built-in Administrator account so that it runs in Admin Approval Mode. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00158 |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-02-27 |
Check Text ( C-28040r476858_chk ) |
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UAC requirements are NA on Server Core installations. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: FilterAdministratorToken Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-28028r476859_fix) |
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UAC requirements are NA on Server Core installations. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account" to "Enabled". |