CCE-41977-0| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Take ownership of files or other objects
This policy setting allows users to take ownership of files, folders, registry keys, processes, or threads. This user right bypasses any permissions that are in place to protect objects to give ownership to the specified user.
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.
Counter Measure:
Ensure that only the local Administrators group has the Take ownership of files or other objects user right.
Potential Impact:
None. This is the default configuration.
Parameter:
[list_of_users_followed_by_comma]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentTake ownership of files or other objects
(2) REG: ###
(3) WMI: root
sopcomputer
RSOP_UserPrivilegeRight
AccountList
UserRight='SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege' and precedence=1
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 8.8 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
| Exploit Score: 2.0 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 6.0 | Privileges Required: LOW |
| Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: CHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: HIGH |
| | Integrity: HIGH |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:36542 |
