The Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

From Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002314

SV-88437r1_rule The Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.The "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right defines the accounts that are prevented from logging on using Remote Desktop Services.The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.

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This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems. 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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding. - Guests Group

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" to include the following: - Guests Group

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