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The Synchronize directory service data user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-12780 DS00.0210_2008_R2 SV-39005r2_rule High
Description
A Windows account with the "Synchronize directory service data" right has the ability to read all information in the AD database. This bypasses the object access permissions that would otherwise restrict access to the data. The scope of access granted by this right is too broad for secure usage. Specific object permissions or other group membership assignments could be used to provide access on an appropriate scale.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-06-18

Details

Check Text ( C-48697r2_chk )
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are granted the "Synchronize directory service data" user right, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-47818r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Synchronize directory service data" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).