STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2022 default permissions of global system objects must be strengthened.

DISA Rule

SV-254481r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-254481

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000370

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> System objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g., Symbolic Links) to "Enabled".

Check Contents

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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\

Value Name: ProtectionMode

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-254481

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000370

Severity Override Guidance

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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\

Value Name: ProtectionMode

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5485