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User Account Control - Elevate UIAccess applications that are in secure locations
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14239 | 3.134 | SV-14850r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies whether Windows only allows applications installed in a secure location, such as the Program Files or the Windows\System32 folders, on the file system to run with elevated privileges. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28845r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations” to “Enabled”. |