Unauthorized accounts must not have the Change the time zone user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26477 | WINUR-000010 | SV-33385r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Change the time zone" right can change the time zone of a system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-33868r3_chk ) |
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| 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 "Change the time zone" user right, this is a finding: Administrators Local Service |
| Fix Text (F-65727r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Change the time zone" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Local Service |