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The "Deny Access to this computer from the network" user right will be configured to include "Guests".


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1155 WINUR-000017 SV-32302r1_rule ECLP-1 High
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The right to log on to the computer from the network can give a user access to information that can be used to exploit the system. High risk accounts or groups, such as "Guests", can potentially be used to access this information and need to be denied this right.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-33989r1_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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny access to this computer from the network" right, this is a finding:

Guests
Fix Text (F-29678r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny access to this computer from the network" as defined in the Check section.