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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Generate security audits user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26489 | WINUR-000024 | SV-35944r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Generate security audits" user right specifies users and processes that can generate Security Log audit records, which must only be the system service accounts defined. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60865r2_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 other than the following are granted the "Generate security audits" right, this is a finding: Local Service Network Service |
| Fix Text (F-65597r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Generate security audits" to only include the following accounts or groups: Local Service Network Service |