The default mysql_secure_installation must be installed.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
The mysql_secure_installation configuration of MySQL adds several important configuration settings that block several attack vectors. The My SQL application could be exploited by an adversary without mysql_secure_installation. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1(2)b. / CM-7(1)(b) Satisfies: SRG-APP-000383
- ID
- SV-241799r971326_rule
- Version
- JAMF-10-100060
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Install the mysql_secure_installation.
1. Install MySQL.
2. Using the Jamf Pro Security Recommendations document, go to the path based on the host operating system and execute the appropriate mysql_secure_installation script.