The Synchronize Directory Service Data user right must not be assigned to any account.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-12780	DS00.0210_AD	SV-13345r1_rule	ECAN-1 ECCD-1 ECCD-2 ECLP-1	High

Description
A Windows account with the Synchronize Directory Service Data right has the ability to read all information in the AD database. This bypasses the object access permissions that would otherwise restrict access to the data. The scope of access granted by this right is too broad for secure usage. Specific object permissions or other group membership assignments could be used to provide access on an appropriate scale.

Description

A Windows account with the Synchronize Directory Service Data right has the ability to read all information in the AD database. This bypasses the object access permissions that would otherwise restrict access to the data. The scope of access granted by this right is too broad for secure usage. Specific object permissions or other group membership assignments could be used to provide access on an appropriate scale.

STIG	Date
Win2k3 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-12301r1_fix)
If any accounts (including groups) are assigned the Synchronize Directory Service Data Right, then remove this right from the account.