Title

The TERMINAL SETROPTS value is not set to READ. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

(RACF0330: CAT II) TERMINAL is used to set the universal access authority (UACC) associated with undefined terminals. If you specify TERMINAL, but do not specify read or none, the system will prompt you for a value. 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(RACF0330) b) If the TERMINAL value is set to READ, there is NO FINDING. c) If the TERMINAL value is set to NONE, this is a FINDING.

Fix Text

The IAO will ensure that the TERMINAL SETROPTS value is set to READ; this sets the universal access authority (UACC) associated with undefined terminals. 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 a status of TERMINAL. (1) TERMINAL READ is set by the command SETR TERMINAL(READ).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-262r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-262

Group Title: RACF0330

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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