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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Restore files and directories user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26504 WN12-UR-000040 SV-52122r2_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Restore files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data. It could also be used to overwrite more current data.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-45147r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Restore files and directories" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators