Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 Deny log on as a batch job user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access
Description
Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities.The "Deny log on as a batch job" user right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job, such as Task Scheduler.The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access.
Check
This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.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 the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on as a batch job" user right, this is a finding:- Guests GroupFor server core installations, run the following command:Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txtReview the text file.If the following SID(s) are not defined for the "SeDenyBatchLogonRight" user right, this is a finding:S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following:- Guests Group