User Account Control must be configured to detect application installations and prompt for elevation.

From Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001084

SV-88379r1_rule User Account Control must be configured to detect application installations and prompt for elevation.

Vulnerability discussion

User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting requires Windows to respond to application installation requests by prompting for credentials.

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UAC requirements are NA for Server Core installations (this is the default installation option for Windows Server 2016 versus Server with Desktop Experience) as well as Nano Server. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: EnableInstallerDetection Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation" to "Enabled".

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