1.186 WN19-DC-000400

Information

Windows Server 2019 Deny log on locally user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

GROUP ID:V-205670
RULE ID:SV-205670r958472

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

The 'Deny log on locally' user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on interactively.

The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> 'Deny log on locally'

to include the following:

- Guests Group

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/22176