STIGQter: STIG Summary: Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The Restore files and directories user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

DISA Rule

SV-220982r569187_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-220982

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

WN10-UR-000160

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002235 - The information system prevents non-privileged users from executing privileged functions to include disabling, circumventing, or altering implemented security safeguards/countermeasures.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Restore files and directories" to only include the following groups or accounts:

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 groups or accounts other than the following are granted the "Restore files and directories" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Vulnerability Number

V-220982

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN10-UR-000160

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 groups or accounts other than the following are granted the "Restore files and directories" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4072

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