Check: WN11-UR-000065
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-UR-000065
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
The "Debug programs" user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Debug Programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. This right is given to Administrators in the default configuration.
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 "Debug Programs" 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 >> "Debug programs" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253490r877392_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253490
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. |