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The MySQL Database Server 8.0 must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track failed attempts to log on to the Database Management System (DBMS). While positive identification may not be possible in a case of failed authentication, as much information as possible about the incident must be captured.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-235126r879874_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

If currently required, configure the MySQL Database Server to audit when unsuccessful logons or connections attempts occur.

See the supplemental file "MySQL80Audit.sql".