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Crunchy Data PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000142-DB-000094

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  • PostgreSQL must be configured to prohibit or restrict the use of organization-defined functions, ports, protocols, and/or services, as defined in the PPSM CAL and vulnerability assessments.

    To prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e., embedding of data types within data types), organizations must disable or restr...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PostgreSQL must produce audit records containing sufficient information to establish the outcome (success or failure) of the events.

    Information system auditing capability is critical for accurate forensic analysis. Without information about the outcome of events, security personnel cannot make an accurate assessment as to wheth...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • Security-relevant software updates to PostgreSQL must be installed within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

    Security flaws with software applications, including database management systems, are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered secur...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • PostgreSQL must integrate with an organization-level authentication/access mechanism providing account management and automation for all users, groups, roles, and any other principals.

    Enterprise environments make account management for applications and databases challenging and complex. A manual process for account management functions adds the risk of a potential oversight or o...
    Rule High Severity

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