Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-26482 | WN12-UR-000015 | SV-53054r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create symbolic links" user right can create pointers to other objects, which could potentially expose the system to attack. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-01-06 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45980r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Create symbolic links" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators |