Unauthorized users are granted right to Act as part of the operating system.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1102	4.009	SV-28990r1_rule	ECLP-1	High

Description
This is a Category 1 finding because users and user groups that are assigned this right can bypass all security protective mechanisms that apply to all users, including administrators. Accounts with this right should have passwords with the maximum length and be kept in a locked container accessible only by the IAO and his designated backup. Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO.

Description

This is a Category 1 finding because users and user groups that are assigned this right can bypass all security protective mechanisms that apply to all users, including administrators. Accounts with this right should have passwords with the maximum length and be kept in a locked container accessible only by the IAO and his designated backup. Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO.

STIG	Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide	2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-378r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment. If any user accounts, or groups (to include administrators),are granted the right "Act as part of the operating system", then this is a finding. Documentable Explanation: Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO. Acceptable forms of documentation include vendor published documents and application owner confirmation.

Check Text ( C-378r1_chk )

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment.

If any user accounts, or groups (to include administrators),are granted the right "Act as part of the operating system", then this is a finding.

Documentable Explanation: Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO. Acceptable forms of documentation include vendor published documents and application owner confirmation.

Fix Text (F-5745r1_fix)
Configure the system to prevent unauthorized users to "Act as part of the operating system".