V-225082
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
The Impersonate a client after authentication user right must only be assigned to Administrators, Service, Local Service, and Network Service.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right allows a program to impersonate another user or account to run on their behalf. An attacker could use this to elevate privileges.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverri...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Impersonate a client after authentication" to include only the following accounts or groups: - Administrators - Service - Local Service - Network Service