Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14239 | 3.134 | SV-25121r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
Description |
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This check verifies whether Windows only allows applications installed in a secure location, such as the Program Files or the Windows\System32 folders, on the file system to run with elevated privileges. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-03 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-28845r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations” to “Enabled”. |