Check: 3.140
Win2k8 R2 Audit:
3.140
(in version v1 r8)
Title
Windows will elevate all applications in User Account Control, not just signed ones. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that Windows elevates all applications, not just signed ones.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-32439r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-16008
Group Title: UAC - Application Elevations
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