User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-SO-000077 | WN12-SO-000077 | WN12-SO-000077_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-SO-000077_chk ) |
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| 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 UAC requirements are NA on Server Core installations. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-SO-000077_fix) |
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| 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". UAC requirements are NA on Server Core installations. |