Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26490 | WN12-UR-000025 | SV-52117r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right allows a program to impersonate another user or account to run on their behalf. An attacker could potentially use this to elevate privileges. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45142r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Impersonate a client after authentication" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Service Local Service Network Service |