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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Log on as a batch job user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26495 WINUR-000030 SV-33483r2_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Log on as a batch job" user right allows accounts to log on using the task scheduler service, which must be restricted.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-06-08

Details

Check Text ( C-61349r2_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 "Log on as a batch job" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators
Fix Text (F-66041r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Log on as a batch job" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators