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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Log on as a batch job user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26495 WINUR-000030 SV-35950r2_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Log on as a batch job" user right allows accounts to log on using the task scheduler service, which must be restricted.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-06-08

Details

Check Text ( C-60877r2_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are granted the "Log on as a batch job" right, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-65609r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Log on as a batch job" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).