Information
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.
The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.
Rationale:
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.
Impact:
None - this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:
Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Create a pagefile
Default Value:
Administrators.
Additional Information:
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide:
Version 2, Release 1, Benchmark Date: November 13, 2020
Vul ID: V-205752
Rule ID: SV-205752r569188_rule
STIG ID: WN19-UR-000050
Severity: CAT II