Unauthorized accounts must not have the Take ownership of files or other objects user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26506 | WINUR-000042 | SV-35961r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right can take ownership of objects and make changes. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60899r2_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 other than the following are granted the "Take ownership of files or other objects" right, this is a finding: Administrators |
| Fix Text (F-65631r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Take ownership of files or other objects" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators |