Check: WN11-UR-000165
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-UR-000165
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right can take ownership of objects and make changes.
Check Content
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If any groups or accounts other than the following are granted the "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right, this is a finding: Administrators
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Take ownership of files or other objects" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253506r877392_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253506
Group Title: SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-002205 |
The information system uniquely identifies and authenticates source by organization, system, application, and/or individual for information transfer. |
CCI-002235 |
The information system prevents non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing, or altering implemented security safeguards/countermeasures. |