The Deny log on as a service user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank).

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000213

SV-47125r1_rule The Deny log on as a service user right must be configured to include no accounts or groups (blank).

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities.The "Deny log on as a service" right defines accounts that are denied log on as a service. Incorrect configurations could prevent services from starting and result in a DoS.

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 defined for the "Deny log on as a service", this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a service" to include the no entries (blank).

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