The ability of DBMS software to read local files from its database server is disabled.
Topic
Restricting privileges
Applicable to
all
History
Priority
should
Mar 2023
Removed
An existing control relating to the ability of DBMS software to read local files from its underlying database server was rescinded due to overlap with the expanded scope of ISM-1250.
Mar 2022
The ability of DBMS software to read local files from its database server is disabled.
Miscellaneous changes were made to rationale and recommendations throughout the publication to clarify content without changing intent. This included a review from the Guidelines for System Hardening chapter through to the Guidelines for Data Transfers chapter.
2017
The ability of DBMS software to read local files from a server should be disabled.
Control Text Changed. No public explaination.
2015
Agencies should disable the ability of DBMS software to read local files from a server.