Unauthorized accounts must not have the Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation user right.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Enable accounts to be trusted for delegation

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-33414r2_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation user right.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.The "Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation" user right allows the "Trusted for Delegation" setting to be changed. This could potentially allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users.

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 other than the following are granted the "Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation" 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 >> "Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

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