Title

The RETPD SETROPTS value specified is improperly set. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

RETPD specifies the default RACF security retention period for tape data sets. The security retention period is the number of days that RACF protection is to remain in effect for the tape data set and should be set to a value of 99999. 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 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 migration process or contingency plan activation.

Check Content

a) Refer to the following report produced by the RACF Data Collection: - RACFCMDS.RPT(SETROPTS) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the RACF Data Collection: - PDI(RACF0500) b) If the RETPD is enabled then the message "SECURITY RETENTION PERIOD IN EFFECT IS NEVER-EXPIRES DAYS" will be displayed, there is NO FINDING. c) If the RETPD value is not set to "NEVER-EXPIRES", this is a FINDING.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option as specified in the example below: The RACF Command SETR LIST will show the status of RACF Controls including the value for the RETPD (Retention Period) Option. (1) RETPD is activated and set to the required value by issuing the command SETR RETPD(99999).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-278r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-278

Group Title: RACF0500

Expert Comments

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