Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
User Account Control - Behavior of elevation prompt for administrators
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14235 | 3.130 | SV-17457r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies whether logged on administrator is prompted for consent when he attempts to complete a task that requires raised privileges. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-16474r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode” to “Prompt for consent”. |