CCE-42703-9Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Change the time zone
This setting determines which users can change the time zone of the computer. This ability holds no great danger for the computer and may be useful for mobile workers.
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:
Countermeasures are not required because system time is not affected by this setting.
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 AssignmentChange the time zone
(2) REG: ###
(3) WMI: root
sopcomputer
RSOP_UserPrivilegeRight
AccountList
UserRight='SeTimeZonePrivilege' and precedence=1
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 5.5 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 3.6 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: NONE |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:36496 |