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User Account Control must only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14239 | WN08-SO-000082 | SV-48198r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting configures Windows to only allow applications installed in a secure location on the file system, such as the Program Files or the Windows\System32 folders, to run with elevated privileges. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-41334r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations" to "Enabled". |