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The system must require username and password to elevate a running application.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-CC-000077 | WN08-CC-000077 | WN08-CC-000077_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enumeration of administrator accounts when elevating can provide part of the logon information to an unauthorized user. This setting configures the system to always require users to type in a username and password to elevate a running application. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000077_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\CredUI Value Name: EnumerateAdministrators Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000077_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation" to "Disabled". |