Title

The RACF SERVAUTH resource class must be active for TCP/IP resources. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

IBM Provides the SERVAUTH Class for use in protecting a variety of TCP/IP features/functions/products both IBM and third-party. Failure to activate this class will result in unprotected resources. This exposure may threaten the integrity of the operating system environment, and compromise the confidentiality of customer data.

Check Content

From a command input screen enter SETROPTS LIST Alternately, Refer to the following reports produced by the RACF Data Collection: RACFCMDS.RPT (SETROPTS) DSMON.RPT (RACCDT) - Alternate list of active resource classes Automated Analysis: Refer to the following report produced by the RACF Data Collection: - PDI(ITCPR052) If there are TCP/IP resources defined and the SERVAUTH resource class is not active, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure that the SERVAUTH resource class is active. 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 list of ACTIVE classes. The SERVAUTH Class is activated with the command SETR CLASSACT (SERVAUTH). Generic profiles and commands should also be enabled with the command SETR GENERIC(SERVAUTH) GENCMD(SERVAUTH).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-89737r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-75057

Group Title: ITCPR052

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.