STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

UIAccess applications must not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.

DISA Rule

SV-225062r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225062

Group Title

SRG-OS-000134-GPOS-00068

Rule Version

WN16-SO-000470

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001084 - The information system isolates security functions from nonsecurity functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop" to "Disabled".

Check Contents

UAC requirements are NA for Server Core installations (this is the default installation option for Windows Server 2016 versus Server with Desktop Experience) as well as Nano Server.

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

Value Name: EnableUIADesktopToggle

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Vulnerability Number

V-225062

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-SO-000470

Severity Override Guidance

UAC requirements are NA for Server Core installations (this is the default installation option for Windows Server 2016 versus Server with Desktop Experience) as well as Nano Server.

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

Value Name: EnableUIADesktopToggle

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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