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Unauthorized accounts must not have the "Remove computer from docking station" user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
WN08-UR-000038 WN08-UR-000038 WN08-UR-000038_rule Low
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Remove computer from docking station" user right defines accounts that can undock a system.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-WN08-UR-000038_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. (See "Performing Analysis with the Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in" in the STIG Overview document.)
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 "Remove computer from docking station" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
Users
Fix Text (F-WN08-UR-000038_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Remove computer from docking station" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators
Users