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Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Force shutdown from a remote system" user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26488 | WINUR-000023 | SV-35943r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Force shutdown from a remote system" right can remotely shut down a system which could result in a DoS. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29593r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Force shutdown from a remote system" as defined in the Check section. |