Check: IBMZ-VM-001000
IBM zVM STIG:
IBMZ-VM-001000
(in version v1 r0.1)
Title
The IBM z/VM CA VM:Secure product must be installed and operating. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.
Check Content
Verify that CA VM:Secure product is operational on the system by entering the following command: From CMS Command line enter “VMSECURE VERSION”. If there is no response “VMSECURE” is not logged in, this is a finding.
Fix Text
CA VM:Secure product audits all commands. Ensure that CA VM:Secure product is installed and operational.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: IBMZ-VM-001000
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002234 |
The information system audits the execution of privileged functions. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-6 (9) |
Auditing Use Of Privileged Functions |