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The Deny access to this computer from the network user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1155 WINUR-000017-DC SV-47871r1_rule ECLP-1 Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny Access from the Network" right defines the accounts that are prevented from logging on from the network. The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.
STIG Date
Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-03-14

Details

Check Text ( C-44725r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment.

If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny access to this computer from the network" right, this is a finding:

Guests Group
Fix Text (F-41025r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny access to this computer from the network" to include the following.

Guests Group