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V-255317

Microsoft Azure SQL Database Security Technical Implementation Guide

CAT II

Title

Azure SQL Database must restrict execution of stored procedures and functions that utilize [execute as] to necessary cases only.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>In certain situations, to provide required functionality, a DBMS needs to execute internal logic (stored procedures, functions, triggers, etc.) and/or external code modules with elevated privileges. However, if the privileges required for execution are at a higher level than the privileges assigned to organizational users invoking the functionality applications/programs, those users are indirectly provided with greater privileges than assigned by organizations. Privilege elevati...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Alter stored procedures and functions to remove the "EXECUTE AS" statement.

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