Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
---|---|---|---|---|
V-73765 | WN16-DC-000390 | SV-88429r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
---|
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a service" user right defines accounts that are denied logon as a service. Incorrect configurations could prevent services from starting and result in a denial of service. |
STIG | Date |
---|---|
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-91497r1_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 any accounts or groups are defined for the "Deny log on as a service" user right, this is a finding. For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt Review the text file. If any SIDs are granted the "SeDenyServiceLogonRight" user right, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-80215r1_fix) |
---|
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on as a service" to include no entries (blank). |