Unauthorized accounts must not have the Lock pages in memory user right.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-35949r2_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Lock pages in memory user right.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.The "Lock pages in memory" user right allows physical memory to be assigned to processes, which could cause performance issues or 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 granted the "Lock pages in memory" right, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Lock pages in memory" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

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