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Windows must elevate all applications in User Account Control, not just signed ones.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-16008 | WN08-SO-000081 | SV-48259r2_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 configures whether Windows elevates all applications, not just signed ones. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41394r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated" to "Disabled". |