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Oracle instance names should not contain Oracle version numbers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-2517 | DO0220-ORACLE11 | SV-24865r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Service names may be discovered by unauthenticated users. If the service name includes version numbers or other database product information, a malicious user may use that information to develop a targeted attack. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Database 11g Instance STIG | 2016-06-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-29422r1_chk ) |
|---|
| From SQL*Plus: select instance_name from v$instance; select version from v$instance; If the instance name returned references the Oracle release number, this is a Finding. Numbers used that include version numbers by coincidence are not a Finding. The DBA should be able to relate the significance of the presence of a digit in the SID. |
| Fix Text (F-26449r1_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 that does not identify the Oracle version. |