Title

The IBM RACF JES(BATCHALLRACF) SETROPTS value must be set to JES(BATCHALLRACF). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

In certain situations, software applications/programs need to execute with elevated privileges to perform required functions. However, if the privileges required for execution are at a higher level than the privileges assigned to organizational users invoking such applications/programs, those users are indirectly provided with greater privileges than assigned by the organizations. Some programs and processes are required to operate at a higher privilege level and therefore should be excluded from the organization-defined software list after review.

Check Content

From ISPF Command Shell enter: SETRopts List If the JES(BATCHALLRACF) is enabled then the message "JES-BATCHALLRACF OPTION IS ACTIVE" will be displayed, this is not a finding. If the message "JES-BATCHALLRACF OPTION IS INACTIVE" is displayed, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure JES(BATCHALLRACF) SETROPTS value to be set to JES(BATCHALLRACF). This specifies that JES is to test for a userid and password on the job statement or for propagated RACF identification information for all batch jobs. Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option as specified in the example below: The RACF Command SETR LIST will show the status of RACF Controls including a status of JES BATCHALLRACF. JES BATCHALLRACF is activated with the command SETR JES(BATCHALLRACF).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-223692r853598_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-223692

Group Title: SRG-OS-000326-GPOS-00126

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.