Title

Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Create permanent shared objects" user right. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Create permanent shared objects" as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-35936r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26481

Group Title: Create permanent shared objects

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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