The system will require username and password to elevate a running application.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Enumerate Administrator Accounts on Elevation

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-32394r1_rule The system will require username and password to elevate a running application.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to always require a user to type in a user name and password to elevate a running application.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface “Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation” to “Disabled”.

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