Unauthorized accounts must not have the Access this computer from the network user right on member servers.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Access this computer from the network

Associated with: CCI-000213

SV-51499r3_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Access this computer from the network user right on member servers.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.Accounts with the "Access this computer from the network" user right may access resources on the system, and must be limited to those that require it.

Check content

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 "Access this computer from the network" user right, this is a finding: Administrators Authenticated Users Systems dedicated to managing Active Directory (AD admin platforms, see V-36436 in the Active Directory Domain STIG), must only allow Administrators, removing the Authenticated Users group.

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Access this computer from the network" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Authenticated Users Systems dedicated to managing Active Directory (AD admin platforms, see V-36436 in the Active Directory Domain STIG), must only allow Administrators, removing the Authenticated Users group.

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