Details
This policy setting allows users to manage the system’s volume or disk configuration, which could allow a user to delete a volume and cause data loss as well as a denial-of-service condition.
The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.
Rationale:
A user who is assigned the Perform volume maintenance tasks user right could delete a volume, which could result in the loss of data or a DoS condition.
Impact:
None – this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentPerform volume maintenance tasks
Default Value:
Administrators.
Additional Information:
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide:
Version 2, Release 2, Benchmark Date: May 04, 2021
Vul ID: V-225088
Rule ID: SV-225088r569186_rule
STIG ID: WN16-UR-000280
Severity: CAT II
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Access Control.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.