Check: SQL4-00-016815
MS SQL Server 2014 Instance STIG:
SQL4-00-016815
(in versions v2 r3 through v1 r4)
Title
SQL Server must have the Full-Text Search software component removed if it is unused. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default or selected for installation by an administrator, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). Applications must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities. Unused and unnecessary SQL Server components increase the number of available attack vectors. By minimizing the services and applications installed on the system, the number of potential vulnerabilities is reduced. The Full-Text Search software component must be removed from SQL Server if it is unused.
Check Content
If the SQL Server full-text search feature is used and satisfies organizational requirements, this is not a finding. From a command prompt or the Start menu, using an account with System Administrator Privilege, open services.msc. Look for: "SQL Full-text Daemon Launcher(<Instance name>)". If the "SQL Full-text Daemon Launcher(<Instance name>)" service exists, this is a finding.
Fix Text
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 Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search; click Next. Follow the remaining prompts, to remove Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search from SQL Server.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213839r395853_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213839
Group Title: SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000381 |
The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-7 |
Least Functionality |