Force shutdown from a remote systemID: oval:gov.nist.usgcb.windowsseven:def:30 | Date: (C)2012-04-13 (M)2023-07-14 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This security setting determines which users are allowed to shut down a computer from a remote location on the network. Misuse of this user right can result in a denial of service.
This user right is defined in the Default Domain Controller Group Policy object (GPO) and in the local security policy of workstations and servers.
Default:
On workstations and servers: Administrators.
On domain controllers: Administrators, Server Operators.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Force shutdown from a remote system
(2) REG: INFO NOT AVAILABLE
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |