Unauthorized accounts will not be granted the "Act as part of the operating system" user right.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1102	WINUR-000003	SV-32287r1_rule	ECLP-1	High

Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. This is a Category 1 finding as accounts with this right can bypass all security protective mechanisms that apply to all users, including administrators. Accounts with this right should have passwords with the maximum length and be kept in a locked container accessible only by the IAO and his designated backup. Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO.

Description

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. This is a Category 1 finding as accounts with this right can bypass all security protective mechanisms that apply to all users, including administrators. Accounts with this right should have passwords with the maximum length and be kept in a locked container accessible only by the IAO and his designated backup. Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO.

STIG	Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide	2015-01-06

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-29676r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Act as part of the operating system" as defined in the Check section.