V-214041
MS SQL Server 2016 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
SQL Server External Scripts Enabled feature must be disabled, unless specifically required and approved.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>SQL Server is capable of providing a wide range of features and services. Some of the features and services, provided by default, may not be necessary, and enabling them could adversely affect the security of the system. The External Scripts Enabled feature allows scripts external to SQL such as files located in an R library to be executed.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigatio...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Disable use of or remove any external application executable object definitions that are not authorized. To disable the use of "External Scripts Enabled" option, from the query prompt: sp_configure 'show advanced options', 1; GO RECONFIGURE; GO sp_configure 'external scripts enabled', 0; GO RECONFIGURE; GO