STIGQter: STIG Summary: Windows PAW Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 15 May 2020:

PAWs used to manage Active Directory must only allow groups specifically designated to manage Active Directory, such as Enterprise and Domain Admins and members of the local Administrators group, to log on locally.

DISA Rule

SV-92877r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-78171

Group Title

PAW-00-001400

Rule Version

WPAW-00-001400

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the group policy that applies to the PAW.

Install only administrative accounts designated to be used to manage domain controllers and Active Directory remotely in the PAW User group on PAWs designated for the management of domain controllers and Active Directory.

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on locally" to only include the following groups or accounts:

- Administrators
- Groups specifically designated to manage domain controllers and Active Directory

Check Contents

Verify on the PAW 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 "Allow log on locally" user right, this is a finding:

- Administrators
- Groups specifically designated to manage domain controllers and Active Directory

Vulnerability Number

V-78171

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WPAW-00-001400

Severity Override Guidance

Verify on the PAW 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 "Allow log on locally" user right, this is a finding:

- Administrators
- Groups specifically designated to manage domain controllers and Active Directory

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

3283

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