Rule ID
SV-278138r1182081_rule
Version
V1R1
Improper access permissions for directory data-related files could allow unauthorized users to read, modify, or delete directory data or audit trails. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125, SRG-OS-000206-GPOS-00084
This applies to domain controllers. It is not applicable for other systems. Run "Regedit". Navigate to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NTDS\Parameters". Note the directory locations in the values for: Database log files path DSA Database file By default, they will be \Windows\NTDS. If the locations are different, run the following for each: Open "command prompt (Admin)". Navigate to the NTDS directory (\Windows\NTDS by default). Run "icacls *.*". If the permissions on each file are not as restrictive as the following, this is a finding: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM:(I)(F) BUILTIN\Administrators:(I)(F) (I) - permission inherited from parent container (F) - full access
Maintain the permissions on NTDS database and log files as follows: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM:(I)(F) BUILTIN\Administrators:(I)(F) (I) - permission inherited from parent container (F) - full access