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Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Restore files and directories" user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26504 | WINUR-000040 | SV-35959r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Restore files and directories" right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data. It could also be used to over-write more current data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29663r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Restore files and directories" as defined in the Check section. |