Check: ACF0490
zOS ACF2 STIG:
ACF0490
(in versions v6 r43 through v6 r30)
Title
The SYNCOPTS GSO record values are set to the values specified. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The system-wide options control the default settings for determining how the ACP will function when handling requests for access to the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data. The ACP provides the ability to set a number of these fields at the subsystem level. If no setting is found, the system-wide defaults will be used. The improper setting of any one of these fields, individually or in combination with another, can compromise the security of the processing environment. In addition, failure to establish standardized settings for the ACP control options introduces the possibility of exposure during a migration process or contingency plan activation.
Check Content
a) Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(ACFGSO) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - PDI(ACF0490) b) If the GSO SYNCOPTS record values conform to the following requirements, there is NO FINDING. FILENAME(ACF2.SYNCFILE) POLLINTV(10) USECOUNT(10) NOACTIVATE c) If there is any deviation from the above requirements in the GSO SYNCOPTS record values, this is a FINDING.
Fix Text
The IAO will ensure that the SYNCOPTS GSO values are set to the values specified. Defines the cache synchronization processing for a CPU running in a shared ACF2 database environment. Ensure the GSO SYNCOPTS record values conform to the following requirements. FILENAME(ACF2.SYNCFILE) POLLINTV(10) USECOUNT(10) NOACTIVATE Example: SET C(GSO) INSERT SYNCOPTS NOACTIVATE FILENAME(ACF2.SYNCFILE) POLLINTV(10) USECOUNT(10) F ACF2,REFRESH(SYNCOPTS)
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-151r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-151
Group Title: ACF0490
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
---|---|
CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
CCI-002357 |
The information system implements a reference monitor for organization-defined access control policies that is tamperproof. |