Create a pagefileID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40225 | Date: (C)2017-04-25 (M)2023-05-09 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows users to change the size of the pagefile. By making the pagefile extremely large or extremely small, an attacker could easily affect the performance of a compromised computer.
When configuring a user right in the SCM enter a comma delimited list of accounts. Accounts can be either local or located in Active Directory, they can be groups, users, or computers.
Vulnerability:
Users who can change the page file size could make it extremely small or move the file to a highly fragmented storage volume, which could cause reduced computer performance.
Counter Measure:
Restrict the Create a page file user right to members of the Administrators group.
Potential Impact:
None. This is the default configuration.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile
(2) REG: NO INFO
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |