STIGQter: STIG Summary: MS SQL Server 2014 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 10 Benchmark Date: 24 Apr 2020:

SQL Server must have the Management Tools software component removed if it is unused.

DISA Rule

SV-82337r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-67847

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

Rule Version

SQL4-00-016850

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Either using the Start menu or via the command "control.exe", open the Windows Control Panel. Open Programs and Features. Double-click on Microsoft SQL Server 2014. In the dialog box that appears, select Remove. Wait for the Remove wizard to appear.

Select the relevant SQL Server instance; click Next.

Select Management Tools - Basic and Management Tools - Complete; click Next.

Follow the remaining prompts, to remove Management Tools from SQL Server.

Check Contents

If the SQL Server Management Tools are used and satisfy organizational requirements, this is not a finding.

In Windows Server 2008 R2 or lower, click on the Start button. In the Start menu, navigate to All Programs >> Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

If the SQL Server Management Studio is listed, this is a finding.

In Windows Server 2012 or higher, click on the Start button. In the Start menu, navigate to Apps >> Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

If the SQL Server Management Studio is listed, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-67847

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SQL4-00-016850

Severity Override Guidance

If the SQL Server Management Tools are used and satisfy organizational requirements, this is not a finding.

In Windows Server 2008 R2 or lower, click on the Start button. In the Start menu, navigate to All Programs >> Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

If the SQL Server Management Studio is listed, this is a finding.

In Windows Server 2012 or higher, click on the Start button. In the Start menu, navigate to Apps >> Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

If the SQL Server Management Studio is listed, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

2639

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