Check: ZAIDT030
z/OS Compuware Abend-AID for TSS STIG:
ZAIDT030
(in version v6 r7)
Title
Compuware Abend-AID Started Task name will be properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Compuware Abend-AID 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
Default Finding Details: The product's started task(s) is (are) not properly identified and/or defined to the System ACP. Check: Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS) Verify that the ACID(s) for the Compuware Abend-AID started task(s) is (are) properly defined. If the following attributes are defined, this is not a finding. FACILITY(STC, BATCH) PASSWORD(xxxxxxxx,0) SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND
Fix Text
The ISSO working with the systems programmer will ensure the Compuware Abend-AID 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. The following commands are provided as a sample for defining Started Task(s): TSS CREATE(BDCAS) TYPE(USER) - NAME('STC, Compuware Abend-AID') DEPT(xxxx) - FAC(STC,BATCH) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) - SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND TSS CREATE(TDCAS) TYPE(USER) - NAME('STC, Compuware Abend-AID for CICS') DEPT(xxxx) - FAC(STC,BATCH) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) - SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND TSS CREATE(AAVIEWER) TYPE(USER) - NAME('STC, Compuware Abend-AID Viewer') DEPT(xxxx) - FAC(STC,BATCH) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) - SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224664r868614_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224664
Group Title: SRG-OS-000104
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) |