IBM Db2
TMA-DB2-6.1.7
Secure SQLADM Authority
MediumLevel 1Manual reviewdb2
Description
The SQLADM authority is required to monitor, tune, and alter SQL statements.
How it is checked
Audit method: Manual review
This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.
1. Run the following command: db2 => select distinct grantee, granteetype from syscat.dbauth where sqladmauth = 'Y' 2. Review the list of users, groups, and roles in the above output to ensure only approved users, groups, and roles are assigned.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Revoke SQLADM authority from any unauthorized users. db2 => REVOKE SQLADM ON DATABASE FROM USER <username>
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- db2databasemanual
- Reference
- CIS IBM Db2 12.1 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 6.1.7 Secure SQLADM Authority