Unauthorized accounts must not have the Back up files and directories user right.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-26474	WINUR-000007	SV-35929r2_rule		Medium

Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Back up files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data.

STIG	Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-65561r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Back up files and directories" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators