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Windows must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of the SQL Server instance.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-79237 SQL6-D0-011500 SV-93943r1_rule Medium
Description
Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to configuration may have significant effects on the overall security of the system. When dealing with access restrictions pertaining to change control, it should be noted that any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, only qualified and authorized individuals should be allowed to obtain access to system components for the purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.
STIG Date
MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-03-09

Details

Check Text ( C-78829r1_chk )
Obtain a list of users who have privileged access to the server via the local Administrators group.

Launch lusrmgr.msc
Select Groups
Double-click Administrators

Alternatively, execute the following command in PowerShell:

net localgroup administrators

Check the server documentation to verify the users returned are authorized.

If the users are not documented and authorized, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-85989r1_fix)
Remove users from the local Administrators group who are not authorized.