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The Create permanent shared objects user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-73751 WN16-UR-000110 SV-88415r1_rule Medium
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" user right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-01-16

Details

Check Text ( C-73833r1_chk )
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 are granted the "Create permanent shared objects" user right, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-80201r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create permanent shared objects" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).