Windows will elevate all applications in User Account Control, not just signed ones.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-16008 | 3.140 | SV-32439r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that Windows elevates all applications, not just signed ones. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-28963r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated” to “Disabled”. |