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The Replace a process level token user right must only be assigned to Local Service and Network Service.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63937 | WN10-UR-000155 | SV-78427r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Replace a process level token" user right allows one process or service to start another process or service with a different security access token. A user with this right could use this to impersonate another account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64687r1_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 any groups or accounts other than the following are granted the "Replace a process level token" user right, this is a finding: LOCAL SERVICE NETWORK SERVICE |
| Fix Text (F-69865r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Replace a process level token" to only include the following groups or accounts: LOCAL SERVICE NETWORK SERVICE |