Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63827 | WN10-SO-000265 | SV-78317r1_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 Windows to only allow applications installed in a secure location on the file system, such as the Program Files or the Windows\System32 folders, to run with elevated 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-69755r1_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 UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations" to "Enabled". |