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

The Load and unload device drivers user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

DISA Rule

SV-225567r569185_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225567

Group Title

SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

Rule Version

WN12-UR-000028

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 >> "Load and unload device drivers" 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 "Load and unload device drivers" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Vulnerability Number

V-225567

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-UR-000028

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 "Load and unload device drivers" user right, this is a finding:

Administrators

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

4214

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