Check: ZFDR0040
z/OS FDR for TSS STIG:
ZFDR0040
(in version v6 r2)
Title
FDR (Fast Dump Restore) security options are improperly specified. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Product configuration/parameters control the security and operational characteristics of products. If these parameter values are improperly specified, security and operational controls may be weakened. This exposure may threaten the availability of the product applications, and compromise the confidentiality of customer data.
Check Content
a) The following steps are necessary for reviewing the FDR options: 1) Issue the following command on the command line at option 6 in TSO to bring up the FDR ISPF dialog: EXEC 'SYS2.FDR.Vxxxx.CLIST(ABRALLOC)' 2) Select 'I' on the FDR primary panel for INSTALL. 3) Select '4' on the FDR installation options panel to select SETOPT. 4) Verify the FDR Program Library Data Set on this panel specifies the following: Example: 'SYS2A.FDR.Vxxxx.LOADLIB'. 5) Select '1' for SECURITY OPTIONS. 6) Review the setting for ALLCALL Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the z/OS Data Collection: - PDI(ZFDR0040) b) If ALLCALL is set to YES, there is NO FINDING. c) If ALLCALL is set to NO, this is a FINDING.
Fix Text
The systems programmer will verify that the security option ALLCALL is set to Yes. 1) Execute the FDR ISPF dialog by entering the following on the command line: EXEC 'SYS2.FDR.VXXXX.CLIST(ABRALLOC)' 2) Select 'I' on the FDR PRIMARY OPTIONS MENU for INSTALL. 3) Select '4' on the INSTALLATION OPTIONS MENU to select SETOPT - SET INSTALLATION OPTIONS IN THE FDR GLOBAL OPTIONS TABLE. 4) Verify the FDR program library data set on this panel is set to the current LOADLIB. Example: 'SYS2A.FDR.Vxxxx.LOADLIB'. 5) Select '1' to select SECURITY OPTIONS. 6) On the SET FDR GLOBAL SECURITY OPTIONS, review the ALLCALL setting, ensure it is set to YES.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-27074r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-18014
Group Title: ZB000040
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000035 |
The information system provides the capability for privileged administrators to configure the organization-defined security policy filters to support different security policies. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AC-4 (11) |
Configuration Of Security Policy Filters |