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The DBMS must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of the DBMS or database(s).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-89395 VRAU-PG-000310 SV-100045r1_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
VMW vRealize Automation 7.x PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-10-12

Details

Check Text ( C-89087r1_chk )
At the command prompt, enter the following command:

# ls -l /storage/db/pgdata/*conf*

If the permissions on any of the listed files are not "600", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-96137r1_fix)
At the command prompt, enter the following command:

# chmod 600

Note: Replace with the file with incorrect permissions.