Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create permanent shared objects user right.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-33396r2_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create permanent shared objects user right.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" user right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.

Check content

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If any accounts or groups are granted the "Create permanent shared objects" user right, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create permanent shared objects" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

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