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

The Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

DISA Rule

SV-225004r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225004

Group Title

SRG-OS-000297-GPOS-00115

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000410

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002314 - The information system controls remote access methods.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

- Guests Group

Check Contents

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding.

- Guests Group

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If the following SID(s) are not defined for the "SeDenyRemoteInteractiveLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)

Vulnerability Number

V-225004

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000410

Severity Override Guidance

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding.

- Guests Group

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If the following SID(s) are not defined for the "SeDenyRemoteInteractiveLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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