Unauthorized accounts must not have the Debug programs user right.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-52115r2_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Debug programs user right.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.Accounts with the "Debug programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. This right is given to Administrators in the default configuration.

Check content

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 any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Debug programs" user right, this is a finding: Administrators

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Debug programs" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

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