Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

The Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide (V1 R34) has 328 STIG checks. New to STIG checklists? Read What is a STIG checklist?, CKL vs CKLB, and STIG vs SCAP benchmark.

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Version

V1 · R34

CurrentPublished Wed Jun 17 2020

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Modify an object label user right.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Modify an object label user right.

Description

Discussion Text

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.

Accounts with the "Modify an object label" user right can change the integrity label of an object. This could potentially be used to execute code at a higher privilege.

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Objective

V-26497

Rule

SV-33485r2_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WINUR-000033

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment.

If any accounts or groups are granted the "Modify an object label" user right, this is a finding.

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Modify an object label" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

STIG check 183 of 328 in the Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller STIG checklist

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