Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26475 | WN12-UR-000008 | SV-52112r2_rule | Low |
Description |
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Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Bypass traverse checking" user right can pass through folders when browsing even if they do not have the "Traverse Folder" access permission. They could potentially view sensitive file and folder names. They would not have additional access to the files and folders unless it is granted through permissions. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-06-09 |
Check Text ( C-46929r1_chk ) |
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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 any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Bypass traverse checking" user right, this is a finding: Administrators Authenticated Users Local Service Network Service Window Manager\Window Manager Group |
Fix Text (F-45137r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Bypass traverse checking" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Authenticated Users Local Service Network Service Window Manager\Window Manager Group |