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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000134-GPOS-00068
UIAccess applications must not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.
UIAccess applications must not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.
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UIAccess applications must not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>User Account Control (UAC) is a security mechanism for limiting the elevation of privileges, including administrative accounts, unless authorized. This setting prevents User Interface Accessibility programs from disabling the secure desktop for elevation prompts.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>