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User Account Control - Switch to secure desktop
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14241 | 3.135 | SV-14852r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the elevation prompt is only used in secure desktop mode. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28847r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation” to “Enabled”. |