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V-254502

CAT II

Windows Server 2022 generate security audits user right must only be assigned to Local Service and Network Service.

Ships Affected
1
Total Findings
1
Open
0
Closed
1

Check Text

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 For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt Review the text file. If any SIDs other than the following are granted the "SeAuditPrivilege" user right, this is a finding: S-1-5-19 (Local Service) S-1-5-20 (Network Service) If an application requires this user right, this would not be a finding. Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length (WN22-00-000050) and required frequency of changes (WN22-00-000060).

Fix Text

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

STIG Reference

STIG
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Version
2
Release
8
Rule ID
SV-254502r958726_rule

All Occurrences

This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)

Ship Hull # Source File Status Assigned To Scan Date Actions
LAB BASELINES BASELINE SCHR-P3-DP-001_WinServer2022_V2R7_20260305-133436.cklb
Unassigned 2026-03-05T13:34:36 View in Context
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