Unused database components, MySQL Database Server 8.0 software, and database objects must be removed.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). It is detrimental for software products to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. Database Management Systems (DBMSs) must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-235144r960963_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Uninstall unused components or features that are installed and can be uninstalled. Remove any database objects and applications that are installed to support them.
After review of installed plugin components uninstall unused plugins. To do this while the server is running using the UNINSTALL PLUGIN; command:
Remove any plugin that is loaded at startup from the my.cnf file.