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Windows Server 2019 Load and unload device drivers 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. The "Load and unload device drivers" user right allows a user to load device drivers dynamically on a system. This could be used by an attacker to install malicious code.

ID
SV-205762r958726_rule
Version
WN19-UR-000150
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Load and unload device drivers" to include only the following accounts or groups:

- Administrators