Title

Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Restore files and directories" user right. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Restore files and directories" right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data. It could also be used to over-write more current data.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Restore files and directories" as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-33495r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26504

Group Title: Restore files and directories

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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