Title

Unauthorized accounts will not be granted the "Act as part of the operating system" user right. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. This is a Category 1 finding as accounts with this right can bypass all security protective mechanisms that apply to all users, including administrators. Accounts with this right should have passwords with the maximum length and be kept in a locked container accessible only by the IAO and his designated backup. Some applications require this right to function. Any exception needs to be documented with the IAO.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Act as part of the operating system" as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32287r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1102

Group Title: User Right - Act as part of OS

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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