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The Manage auditing and security log user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63927 WN10-UR-000130 SV-78417r1_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. Accounts with the "Manage auditing and security log" user right can manage the security log and change auditing configurations. This could be used to clear evidence of tampering.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-10-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-69855r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Manage auditing and security log" to only include the following groups or accounts:

Administrators