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Windows Server 2019 Debug programs: user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Debug programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components. This right is given to Administrators in the default configuration.

ID
SV-205757r958726_rule
Version
WN19-UR-000100
Severity
High
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Debug programs" to include only the following accounts or groups:

- Administrators