STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

DISA Rule

SV-226400r569184_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-226400

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

WN12-UR-000006-DC

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000213 - The information system enforces approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" to only include the following accounts or groups:

Administrators

Check Contents

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Vulnerability Number

V-226400

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-UR-000006-DC

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4217

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