Title

The Deny log on as a service user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a service" right defines accounts that are denied log on as a service. Incorrect configurations could prevent services from starting and result in a DoS.

Check Content

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment. If any accounts or groups are defined for the "Deny log on as a service", this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a service" to include the no entries (blank).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-47125r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26484

Group Title: Deny log on as service

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