Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-79323 | SQL6-D0-016500 | SV-94029r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Information can be either unintentionally or maliciously disclosed or modified during preparation for transmission, including, for example, during aggregation, at protocol transformation points, and during packing/unpacking. These unauthorized disclosures or modifications compromise the confidentiality or integrity of the information. Use of this requirement will be limited to situations where the data owner has a strict requirement for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is maintained at every step of the data transfer and handling process. SQL Mirroring endpoints support different encryption algorithms, including no-encryption. Using a weak encryption algorithm or plaintext in communication protocols can lead to data loss, data manipulation and/or connection hijacking. |
STIG | Date |
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MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-09 |
Check Text ( C-78915r1_chk ) |
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If the data owner does not have a strict requirement for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is maintained at every step of the data transfer and handling process, and the requirement is documented and authorized, this is not a finding. If Database Mirroring is in use, run the following to check for encrypted transmissions: Â SELECT name, type_desc, encryption_algorithm_desc FROM sys.database_mirroring_endpoints WHERE encryption_algorithm != 2 If any records are returned, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-86075r1_fix) |
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Run the following to enable encryption on the mirroring endpoint: ALTER ENDPOINT FOR DATABASE_MIRRORING (ENCRYPTION = REQUIRED ALGORITHM AES) |