4.5 Ensure 'mysqld' Is Not Started with '--skip-grant-tables'

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Information

This option causes mysqld to start without using the privilege system.

Solution

Perform the following to establish the recommended state:
- Open the MySQL configuration (e.g. my.cnf) file and set:
skip-grant-tables = FALSE

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1623