The default mysql_secure_installation must be installed.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>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</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-241799r879887_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - 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.