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The Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26473 WINUR-000006-DC SV-33381r3_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right can access a system through Remote Desktop.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-06-18

Details

Check Text ( C-69277r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
Fix Text (F-74881r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators