April 5, 2013 at 1:31 pm
I am trying to add a user in SQL 2000. I only want them to be able to execute one stored procedure in one database. My problem is that the new user can also see the system databases and the SQL logins. Not only that, but they are able to make modifications to the aforementioned areas. What am I missing to clamp it down to where I want it? I am using GUI, but I will be happy to use a T-SQL solution.
Thanks.
Steve
April 5, 2013 at 1:45 pm
it sounds like the user in question has a LOGIN which was granted sysadmin privileges.
i don't have QA available for SQL2000 anymore, but you can go to the properties of the login and uncheck a checkbox to remove that over-reaching privilege.
once that is done, the regular permissions you've added will apply as expected.
Lowell
April 5, 2013 at 2:27 pm
I have all of the server roles unchecked. All tables have public checked and it won't let me uncheck them. I can't seem to find a property that is enabled giving this user sysadmin type access. Is there something I am missing? I will be glad to provide pictures if needed.
Thanks.
April 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm
it might not be obvious;
for example, if it's a windows account, ie mydomain\lowell has too much access, it's probably because i'm in a windows group
that has direct or implied access
SQL 2000 still uses the Builtin\Administrators group, so it might be the user is a local admin on the box, which auto-magically grants sysadmin..
it might be a domain group.
you can check that with an extended stored procedure:
modify either of these commands to check a specific user, or a group:
EXEC master..xp_logininfo @acctname = 'mydomain\lowell',@option = 'all' -- Show all paths a user gets his auth from
EXEC master..xp_logininfo @acctname = 'mydomain\authenticatedusers',@option = 'members' -- show group members
Lowell
April 5, 2013 at 2:42 pm
My apologies for not mentioning that this is an SQL authentication account, not a Windows account.
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