Check: ZHCKT030
z/OS IBM Health Checker for TSS STIG:
ZHCKT030
(in versions v6 r3 through v6 r2)
Title
IBM Health Checker Started Task name will be properly identified and/or defined to the system ACP. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
IBM Health Checker 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 TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS) Verify that the ACID(s) for the IBM Health Checker 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 IAO working with the systems programmer will ensure the IBM Health Checker 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(HZSPROD) TYPE(USER) - NAME('STC, IBM Health Checker') DEPT(xxxx) - FAC(STC,BATCH) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) - SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224739r520336_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224739
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) |