What's the issue?
The "remote access" configuration is enabled.
Why is this a problem?
Although enabled by default, this feature is deprecated and may be removed from a future release. It is typically used for allowing distributed queries via linked servers, although it is also required for the log shipping status report in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to work.
What should you do about this?
If you are not using linked servers or log shipping, consider disabling "remote access" to reduce the chances of it being flagged as a potential risk during compliance audits.
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Vulnerability
Category
What do the Vulnerability Levels mean?
0 - Information only. This is stuff you should know about your instances like version and service account used, but if you don't know it…well, now you do.
1 - High vulnerability requiring action. These are the issues that could most likely lead to your company being front page news for all the wrong reasons. If your instances have any results at this level then we recommend cancelling that 3-martini lunch and instead huddling with your team to figure out when to address these issues.
2 - High vulnerability to review. These include settings and assigned permissions you should review soon, if not immediately. These findings may not necessarily indicate a clear vulnerability, but we've found unexpected vulnerabilities in these categories at many, many clients.
3 - Potential vulnerability to review. These are configurations or assigned permissions you may be using that could lead to problems for users. Or maybe they're just required for your applications. Either way, we recommend reviewing these to make sure these are correct.
4 – Low vulnerability with recommended action. These are typically security inconsistencies that should be addressed. They aren't likely to cause problems, but you should clean up the mess.