TMA-MSSQL2022-2.9
Ensure 'Trustworthy' Database Property is set to 'Off'
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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