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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Bypass traverse checking user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26475 WINUR-000008 SV-33383r2_rule Low
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Bypass traverse checking" user right can pass through folders when browsing even if they do not have the "Traverse Folder" access permission. They could potentially view sensitive file and folder names. They would not have additional access to the files and folders unless it is granted through permissions.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-06-08

Details

Check Text ( C-61333r2_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 "Bypass traverse checking" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
Authenticated Users
Local Service
Network Service
Fix Text (F-66027r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Bypass traverse checking" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators
Authenticated Users
Local Service
Network Service