Title

User Account Control will, at a minimum, prompt administrators for consent. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies whether logged on administrator is prompted for consent when attempting to complete a task that requires raised privileges.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode” to “Prompt for consent”. Note: More secure options for this setting would also be acceptable (e.g., Prompt for credentials, Prompt for consent (or credentials) on the secure desktop).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32377r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14235

Group Title: UAC - Admin Elevation Prompt

Expert Comments

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