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. 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: 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. Counter Measure: Ensure that only the local Administrators group is assigned the Perform volume maintenance tasks user right. Potential Impact: None. This is the default configuration. Fix: (1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentPerform volume maintenance tasks (2) REG: NO INFO

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(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Perform volume maintenance tasks (2) REG: NO INFO