Title

Unauthorized accounts will not have the "Log on as a batch job" user right. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Log on as a batch job" right allows accounts to log on using the task scheduler service which should be restricted to Administrators.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Log on as a batch job" as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-35950r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-26495

Group Title: Log on as a batch job

Expert Comments

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