Unauthorized accounts must not have the Generate security audits user right.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-002235

SV-52116r2_rule Unauthorized accounts must not have the Generate security audits user right.

Vulnerability discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.The "Generate security audits" user right specifies users and processes that can generate Security Log audit records, which must only be the system service accounts defined.

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 "Generate security audits" user right, this is a finding: Local Service Network Service

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Generate security audits" to only include the following accounts or groups: Local Service Network Service

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