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STIG Rule - V-271349

V-271349

SV-271349r1108938_rule

CAT II

Windows must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of the SQL Server instance.

From: Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Instance Security Technical Implementation Guide (V1R4)

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Failure to provide logical access restrictions associated with changes to configuration may have significant effects on the overall security of the system. When dealing with access restrictions pertaining to change control, it should be noted that any changes to the hardware, software, and/or firmware components of the information system can potentially have significant effects on the overall security of the system. Accordingly, only qualified and authorized individuals should be allowed to obtain access to system components for the purposes of initiating changes, including upgrades and modifications.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

Check Procedure

Obtain a list of users who have privileged access to the server via the local administrators group. 1. Launch lusrmgr.msc. 2. Select "Groups". 3. Double-click "Administrators". Alternatively, execute the following command in PowerShell: net localgroup administrators Check the server documentation to verify the users returned are authorized. If the users are not documented and authorized, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Remove users from the local Administrators group who are not authorized.

CCI Reference

CCI-001813
Created
2026-04-07 20:08:24
Last Updated
2026-04-07 20:08:24
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