Title

User Account Control is configured for the appropriate elevation prompt for administrators (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting configures the elevation requirements for logged on administrators 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 on the secure desktop”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25117r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14235

Group Title: UAC - Admin Elevation Prompt

Expert Comments

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