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The Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73761 | WN16-DC-000380 | SV-88425r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a batch job" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler. The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-12-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-91493r1_chk ) |
|---|
| This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems. 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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on as a batch job" user right, this is a finding. - Guests Group For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt Review the text file. If the following SID(s) are not defined for the "SeDenyBatchLogonRight" user right, this is a finding. S-1-5-32-546 (Guests) |
| Fix Text (F-80211r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following: - Guests Group |