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The Secondary Logon service must be disabled on Windows 10.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-74719 | WN10-00-000175 | SV-89393r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The Secondary Logon service provides a means for entering alternate credentials, typically used to run commands with elevated privileges. Using privileged credentials in a standard user session can expose those credentials to theft. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-94093r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Services.msc". Locate the "Secondary Logon" service. If the "Startup Type" is not "Disabled" or the "Status" is "Running", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-81333r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the "Secondary Logon" service "Startup Type" to "Disabled". |