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WN11-UR-000055 The "Create permanent shared objects" user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to AC-6(10) via CCI-002235

Title

The "Create permanent shared objects" user right must not be assigned to any groups or accounts.

Control

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If any groups or accounts are granted the "Create permanent shared objects" user right, this is a finding.

Discussion

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" user right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.

Related controls

CCI-002235

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create permanent shared objects" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).