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Unauthorized accounts must not have the Bypass traverse checking user right.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-26475 WN12-UR-000008 SV-52112r1_rule ECLP-1 Low
Description
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
Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-46929r1_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 "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)
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