PostgreSQL must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of PostgreSQL or database(s).

From PostgreSQL 9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000380-DB-000360

Associated with: CCI-001813

SV-87669r2_rule PostgreSQL must enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of PostgreSQL or database(s).

Vulnerability discussion

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.

Check content

To list all the permissions of individual roles, as the database administrator (shown here as "postgres"), run the following SQL: $ sudo su - postgres $ psql -c "\du If any role has SUPERUSER that should not, this is a finding. Next, list all the permissions of databases and schemas by running the following SQL: $ sudo su - postgres $ psql -c "\l" $ psql -c "\dn+" If any database or schema has update ("W") or create ("C") privileges and should not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure PostgreSQL to enforce access restrictions associated with changes to the configuration of PostgreSQL or database(s).  Use ALTER ROLE to remove accesses from roles:  $ psql -c "ALTER ROLE NOSUPERUSER"  Use REVOKE to remove privileges from databases and schemas:  $ psql -c "REVOKE ALL PRIVILEGES ON FROM "

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