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User Account Control must run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode, enabling UAC.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14240 | WN08-SO-000083 | SV-48199r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting enables UAC. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-41335r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode" to "Enabled". |