Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-18010 | WINUR-000016 | SV-25018r2_rule | High |
Description |
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Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Debug Programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Check Text ( C-60805r2_chk ) |
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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 “Debug programs” right, this is a finding. If Administrators require this right for troubleshooting or application issues, it should be assigned on a temporary basis as needed. Documentable Explanation: Some applications may require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the ISSO. Acceptable forms of documentation include vendor published documents and application owner confirmation. |
Fix Text (F-65537r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Debug Programs" to be defined but containing no entries (blank). |