STIGQter: STIG Summary: PostgreSQL 9.x Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

Unused database components which are integrated in PostgreSQL and cannot be uninstalled must be disabled.

DISA Rule

SV-214128r508027_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-214128

Group Title

SRG-APP-000141-DB-000092

Rule Version

PGS9-00-009200

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

To remove any unneeded executables, as the system administrator, run the following:

# RHEL/CENT Systems
$ sudo yum erase <package_name>

# Debian Systems
$ sudo apt-get remove <package_name>

Check Contents

To list all installed packages, as the system administrator, run the following:

# RHEL/CENT Systems
$ sudo yum list installed | grep postgres

# Debian Systems
$ dpkg --get-selections | grep postgres

If any packages are installed that are not required, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-214128

Documentable

False

Rule Version

PGS9-00-009200

Severity Override Guidance

To list all installed packages, as the system administrator, run the following:

# RHEL/CENT Systems
$ sudo yum list installed | grep postgres

# Debian Systems
$ dpkg --get-selections | grep postgres

If any packages are installed that are not required, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

3994

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