Title

The Tanium database(s) must be installed on a separate system. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Failure to protect organizational information from data mining may result in a compromise of information. Data storage objects include, for example, databases, database records, and database fields. Data mining prevention and detection techniques include, for example, limiting the types of responses provided to database queries; limiting the number/frequency of database queries to increase the work factor needed to determine the contents of such databases; and notifying organizational personnel when atypical database queries or accesses occur.

Check Content

Note: If the customer is using a Tanium Appliance, this is not applicable. Consult with the Tanium system administrator to determine the server to which the database has been installed and is configured. 1. Access the Tanium Server. 2. Log on to each Tanium Application Server with an account that has administrative privileges. 3. Verify Tanium Module Service is not running on both servers. 4. Verify SQL Server Services are not running on both servers. If the Tanium Module Service is running on either server, this is a finding. If SQL Server Services are running on either server, this is a finding. If the database is installed on the same server as the Tanium Server or Tanium Module Server, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Move the Tanium database from the Tanium Server or Tanium Module Server to a separate server. Steps to move the Tanium database can be found at https://docs.tanium.com/platform_install/platform_install/installing_tanium_server.html#set_up_DB_server.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253832r997259_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253832

Group Title: SRG-APP-000323

Expert Comments

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