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Restrict Web Browser Use for Administrative Accounts

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Enforce policy requiring administrative accounts use web browsers only for local service administration.

Rationale

If a browser vulnerability is exploited while running with administrative privileges, the entire system could be compromised. Specific exceptions for local service administration should be documented in site-defined policy.

ID
xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_no_root_webbrowsing
Severity
Unknown
References
Updated