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-28988r1_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 XP Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

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