Modify firmware environment valuesID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40305 | Date: (C)2017-04-25 (M)2023-05-09 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting allows users to configure the system-wide environment variables that affect hardware configuration. This information is typically stored in the Last Known Good Configuration. Modification of these values and could lead to a hardware failure that would result in 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:
Anyone who is assigned the Modify firmware environment values user right could configure the settings of a hardware component to cause it to fail, which could lead to data corruption or a DoS condition.
Counter Measure:
Ensure that only the local Administrators group is assigned the Modify firmware environment values user right.
Potential Impact:
None. This is the default configuration.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Modify firmware environment values
(2) REG: NO INFO
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |