Title

Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Take ownership of files or other objects" right can take ownership of objects and make changes.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Take ownership of files or other objects" as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-33498r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26506

Group Title: Take ownership of files or other objects

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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