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Unused database components, DBMS software, and database objects must be removed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-213955 | SQL6-D0-007000 | SV-213955r754599_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). It is detrimental for software products to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. DBMSs must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15172r313648_chk ) |
|---|
| From the server documentation, obtain a listing of required components. Generate a listing of components installed on the server. Click Start >> Type "SQL Server 2016 Installation Center" >> Launch the program >> Click Tools >> Click "Installed SQL Server features discovery report" Compare the feature listing against the required components listing. If any features are installed, but are not required, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-15170r313649_fix) |
|---|
| Remove all features that are not required. |