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Require username and password to elevate a running application.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14243 | 5.132 | SV-25176r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the system is configured to always require users to type in a user name and password to elevate a running application. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-11589r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI Value Name: EnumerateAdministrators Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-13569r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface “Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation” to “Disabled”. |