Documentation - V-213909

Title

The role(s)/group(s) used to modify database structure (including but not necessarily limited to tables, indexes, storage, etc.) and logic modules (stored procedures, functions, triggers, links to software external to SQL Server, etc.) must be restricted to authorized users.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>If SQL Server were to allow any user to make changes to database structure or logic, those changes might be implemented without undergoing the appropriate testing and approvals that are part of a robust change management process. Accordingly, only qualified and authorized individuals must be allowed to obtain access to information system components for purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications. Unmanaged changes that occur to the database software lib...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Document and obtain approval for any nonadministrative users who require the ability to modify database structure and logic modules. REVOKE ALTER ON [<Object Name>] TO [<Principal Name>]