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The Adjust memory quotas for a process user right must only be assigned to Administrators, Local Service, and Network Service.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63849 | WN10-UR-000020 | SV-78339r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Adjust memory quotas for a process" user right can adjust memory that is available to processes, and could be used in a denial of service (DoS) attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-69777r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Adjust memory quotas for a process" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators LOCAL SERVICE NETWORK SERVICE |