Check: WN10-UR-000035
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-UR-000035
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r22)
Title
The Change the system time user right must only be assigned to Administrators and Local Service and NT SERVICE\autotimesvc. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Change the system time" user right can change the system time, which can impact authentication, as well as affect time stamps on event log entries. The NT SERVICE\autotimesvc is added in v1909 cumulative update.
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 "Change the system time" user right, this is a finding: Administrators LOCAL SERVICE NT SERVICE\autotimesvc is added in v1909 cumulative update.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Change the system time" to only include the following groups or accounts: Administrators LOCAL SERVICE NT SERVICE\autotimesvc is added in v1909 cumulative update.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220961r877392_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220961
Group Title: SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125
Expert Comments
CCIs
| 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
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-6 (10) |
Prohibit Non-Privileged Users From Executing Privileged Functions |