CCE-42381-4Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Create a pagefile
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.
Counter Measure:
Restrict the Create a page file user right to members of the Administrators group.
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 AssignmentCreate a pagefile
(2) REG: ###
(3) WMI: root
sopcomputer
RSOP_UserPrivilegeRight
AccountList
UserRight='SeCreatePagefilePrivilege' 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:36490 |