V-214033
MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
SQL Server execute permissions to access the registry must be revoked, unless specifically required and approved.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, provided by default, may not be necessary to support essential organizational operations (e.g., key missions, functions). It is detrimental for applications to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. Applications must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilitie...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Remove execute permissions to any registry extended stored procedure from all users (other than dbo). USE master GO REVOKE EXECUTE ON [<procedureName>] FROM [<principal>] GO