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CCE-44695-5

Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2016Date: (C)2017-08-03   (M)2023-07-04



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 ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentCreate a pagefile (2) REG: NO INFO


Parameter:

[default]


Technical Mechanism:

(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile (2) REG: NO INFO

CCSS Severity:CCSS Metrics:
CCSS Score : 5.5Attack Vector: LOCAL
Exploit Score: 1.8Attack Complexity: LOW
Impact Score: 3.6Privileges Required: LOW
Severity: MEDIUMUser Interaction: NONE
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HScope: UNCHANGED
 Confidentiality: NONE
 Integrity: NONE
 Availability: HIGH
  

References:
Resource IdReference
SCAP Repo OVAL Definitionoval:org.secpod.oval:def:40225


OVAL    1
oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40225
XCCDF    4
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_NIST_800_53_r4_Windows_Server_2016
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_PCI_3_2_Windows_Server_2016
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_general_Windows_Server_2016
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_NIST_800_171_R1_Windows_Server_2016
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