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The Oracle SID should not be the default SID.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3848 | DO0221-ORACLE11 | SV-24868r1_rule | ECAN-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Use of the default Oracle System Identifier (SID) leaves the database vulnerable to attacks that target Oracle installations running under default SID. Using a custom name helps protect the database against this kind of targeted attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle 11 Database Instance STIG | 2014-01-14 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-26451r1_fix) |
|---|
| Follow the instructions in Oracle MetaLink Note 15390.1 (and related documents) to change the SID for the database without re-creating the database to a value other than the application default. |