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PostgreSQL 9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • PostgreSQL must limit privileges to change functions and triggers, and links to software external to PostgreSQL.

    <VulnDiscussion>If the system were to allow any user to make changes to software libraries, those changes might be implemented without underg...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000172-DB-000075

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    Group
  • If passwords are used for authentication, PostgreSQL must transmit only encrypted representations of passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The DoD standard for authentication is DoD-approved PKI certificates. Authentication based on User ID and Password may be us...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-APP-000033-DB-000084

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    Group
  • PostgreSQL must enforce approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Authentication with a DoD-approved PKI certificate does not necessarily imply authorization to access PostgreSQL. To mitigate...
    Rule High Severity

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