Check: 3.135
Win7 Audit:
3.135
(in version v1 r16)
Title
User Account Control - Switch to secure desktop. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that the elevation prompt is only used in secure desktop mode.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25123r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14241
Group Title: UAC - Secure Desktop Mode
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