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The Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-UR-000018-DC | WN12-UR-000018-DC | WN12-UR-000018-DC_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a batch job" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler. The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-UR-000018-DC_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 as a batch job" user right, this is a finding: Guests Group |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-UR-000018-DC_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following: Guests Group |