Check: WN10-SO-000245
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-SO-000245
(in versions v3 r2 through v1 r7)
Title
User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator must be enabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting configures the built-in Administrator account so that it runs in Admin Approval Mode.
Check Content
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: FilterAdministratorToken Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220944r1016420_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220944
Group Title: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
| CCI-004895 |
Permit users to invoke the trusted communications path for communications between the user and the organization-defined security functions, including at a minimum, authentication and re-authentication. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-11 |
Re-authentication |