Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63819 | WN10-SO-000250 | SV-78309r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting configures the elevation requirements for logged on administrators to complete a task that requires raised privileges. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-69747r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode" to "Prompt for consent on the secure desktop". |