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Database Master Key passwords must not be stored in credentials within the database.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-41416 | SQL2-00-024200 | SV-53945r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Storage of the Database Master Key password in a database credential allows decryption of sensitive data by privileged users who may not have a need-to-know requirement to access the data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47952r1_chk ) |
|---|
| From the query prompt: SELECT COUNT(credential_id) FROM [master].sys.master_key_passwords If count is not 0, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-46845r2_fix) |
|---|
| Use the stored procedure sp_control_dbmasterkey_password to remove any credentials that store Database Master Key passwords. From the query prompt: EXEC SP_CONTROL_DBMASTERKEY_PASSWORD @db_name = '[database name]', @action = N'drop' |