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TMA-MSSQL2022-2.9

Ensure 'Trustworthy' Database Property is set to 'Off'

HighLevel 1Automatedmssql

Description

The TRUSTWORTHY database option allows database objects to access objects in other databases under certain circumstances. Provides protection from malicious CLR assemblies or extended procedures.

How it is checked

Audit method: SQL query

sql_query
sqlcmd -b -h -1 -W -Q "SET NOCOUNT ON; SELECT COUNT(*) FROM sys.databases WHERE is_trustworthy_on = 1 AND name <> 'msdb';"
Expected output
0

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Execute the following T-SQL statement against the databases (replace <database_name> below) returned by the Audit Procedure: ALTER DATABASE [<database_name>] SET TRUSTWORTHY OFF;

Properties

Operating systems
Any
Tags
mssqlsqlserver-2022
Reference
CIS Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Benchmark v1.3.0 - 2.9 Ensure 'Trustworthy' Database Property is set to 'Off'

Check this host

Run this on a machine you are allowed to audit. The scan is read-only.

shell
tmaegis scan --target mssql