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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.