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UIAccess applications will not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15991 3.138 SV-32438r1_rule ECCD-1 ECCD-2 Medium
Description
This check verifies whether User Interface Accessibility programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts for a standard user.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-01-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-28854r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop” to “Disabled”.