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The system must require username and password to elevate a running application.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14243 | WN12-CC-000077 | SV-52955r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enumeration of administrator accounts when elevating can provide part of the logon information to an unauthorized user. This setting configures the system to always require users to type in a username and password to elevate a running application. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-45881r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation" to "Disabled". |