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The Deny log on through Terminal Services user right on domain controllers must prevent all access if TS is not used by the organization. If TS is used, it must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26486 WINUR-000021-DC SV-47138r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on through Terminal Services" right defines the accounts that are prevented from logging on using Terminal Services which allows remote connections. If Terminal Services is not used by the organization, the Everyone group must be assigned this right to prevent all access. If Terminal Services is used by the organization, the Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41016r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on through Terminal Services" to include the following.

If Terminal Services is not used by the organization, assign the Everyone group this right to prevent all access.

If TS is used by the organization, assign the Guests group.