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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Access this computer from the network user right on member servers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26470 | WN12-UR-000002-MS | SV-51499r1_rule | ECLP-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Access this computer from the network" user right may access resources on the system, and must be limited to those that require it. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46803r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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 "Access this computer from the network" user right, this is a finding: Administrators Authenticated Users |
| Fix Text (F-44647r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Access this computer from the network" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Authenticated Users |