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UAC - Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15991 | 3.138 | SV-16934r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies whether User Interface Accessibility programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts for a standard user. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28854r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop” to “Disabled”. |