1.182 WN16-DC-000380

Information

The Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

GROUP ID: V-225001
RULE ID: SV-225001r958472

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.

The 'Deny log on as a batch job' user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler.

The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> 'Deny log on as a batch job'

to include the following:

- Guests Group

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/23093