Title

MariaDB must be configured in accordance with the security configuration settings based on DoD security configuration and implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, DTMs, and IAVMs. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Configuring the DBMS to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensures compliance with federal standards and establishes a common security baseline across DoD that reflects the most restrictive security posture consistent with operational requirements. In addition to this STIG, sources of guidance on security and information assurance include NSA configuration guides, CTOs, DTMs, and IAVMs. The DBMS must be configured in compliance with guidance from all such relevant sources.

Check Content

Review the MariaDB documentation and configuration to determine if MariaDB is configured in accordance with DoD security configuration and implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, DTMs, and IAVMs. If MariaDB is not configured in accordance with security configuration settings, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure MariaDB in accordance with DoD security configuration and implementation guidance, including STIGs, NSA configuration guides, CTOs, and DTMs and IAVMs. If MariaDB is not configured in accordance with security configuration settings, this is a finding.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253777r879887_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253777

Group Title: SRG-APP-000516-DB-000363

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