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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Debug programs user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-18010 WINUR-000016 SV-32444r3_rule ECLP-1 High
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Debug programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-01-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-43223r3_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Debug Programs" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators