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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Increase a process working set user right.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26491 | WN12-UR-000026 | SV-53047r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Increase a process working set" user right can change the size of a process's working set, potentially causing performance issues or a DoS. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-01-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-45973r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Increase a process working set" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Local Service Window Manager\Window Manager Group |