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Check: WN10-UR-000160

Microsoft Windows 10 STIG: WN10-UR-000160 (in versions v2 r9 through v1 r7)

Title

The Restore files and directories 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 "Restore files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data. It could also be used to over-write more current data.

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 "Restore files and directories" 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 >> "Restore files and directories" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-220982r877392_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-220982

Group Title: SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-002235	The information system prevents non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing, or altering implemented security safeguards/countermeasures.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
AC-6 (10)	Prohibit Non-Privileged Users From Executing Privileged Functions