Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26493 | WINUR-000028 | SV-35948r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Load and unload device drivers" user right allows device drivers to dynamically be loaded on a system by a user. This could potentially be used to install malicious code by an attacker. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-65605r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Load and unload device drivers" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators |