Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-225390 | WN12-CC-000116 | SV-225390r852223_rule | High |
Description |
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Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-06 |
Check Text ( C-27089r471512_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-27077r471513_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled". |