The Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-26483	WN12-UR-000018-DC	SV-51145r1_rule		Medium

Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a batch job" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler. The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access.

STIG	Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide	2019-12-13

Details

Check Text ( C-46579r2_chk )
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment. If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on as a batch job" user right, this is a finding: Guests Group

Fix Text (F-44302r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following: Guests Group