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  3. 4.005 - Unapproved Users have access to Debug programs.
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4.005 - Unapproved Users have access to Debug programs.

Information

This is a Category 1 finding as it provides access to the kernel with complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components.

Solution

Configure the system to remove any accounts from the 'Debug programs' user right.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/Oct2016/U_Windows_Vista_V6R41_STIG.zip

Item Details

Audit Name: DISA Windows Vista STIG v6r41

Category: ACCESS CONTROL

References: 800-53|AC-6(10), CAT|I, CCI|CCI-002235, Rule-ID|SV-29588r1_rule, STIG-ID|4.005, Vuln-ID|V-18010

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 287dcb8d32cfe6499c76f4be9c19af030a69477c08f9320e9a104b857081b214

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