Check: ZMVZA030
z/OS BMC MAINVIEW for z/OS for ACF2 STIG:
ZMVZA030
(in version v6 r7)
Title
BMC Mainview for z/OS Started Task name is not properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
BMC Mainview for z/OS requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, datasets and other system functions. By defining the started task as a userid to the system ACP, It allows the ACP to control the access and authorized users that require these capabilities. Failure to properly control these capabilities, could compromise of the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.
Check Content
Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(ATTSTC) Insure that the logonids(s) for the BMC Mainview for z/OS started task(s) includes the following: STC MUSASS NO-SMC
Fix Text
The BMC Mainview for z/OS system programmer and the IAO will ensure that a product's Started Task(s) is properly identified and/or defined to the System ACP. If the product requires a Started Task, verify that it is properly defined to the System ACP with the proper attributes. Most installation manuals will indicate how the Started Task is identified and any additional attributes that must be specified. Example: SET LID INSERT MV$CAS STC MUSASS NO-SMC INSERT MV$PAS STC MUSASS NO-SMC INSERT MV$MVS STC NO-SMC
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-33838r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-17452
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000764 |
The information system uniquely identifies and authenticates organizational users (or processes acting on behalf of organizational users). |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-2 |
Identification And Authentication (Organizational Users) |