Title

The JES(BATCHALLRACF) SETROPTS value is not set to JES(BATCHALLRACF). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

(RACF0380: CAT II) JES(BATCHALLRACF) specifies that JES is to test for the presence of a USERID and password on the job statement or for propagated RACF identification information for all batch jobs. 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(RACF0380) b) If the JES(BATCHALLRACF) is enabled then the message "JES-BATCHALLRACF OPTION IS ACTIVE" will be displayed, there is NO FINDING. c) If the message "JES-BATCHALLRACF OPTION IS INACTIVE" is displayed, this is a FINDING.

Fix Text

The IAO will ensure that JES(BATCHALLRACF) SETROPTS value is set to JES(BATCHALLRACF). This specifies that JES is to test for a userid and password on the job statement or for propagated RACF identification information for all batch jobs. 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 JES BATCHALLRACF. (1) JES BATCHALLRACF is activated with the command SETR JES(BATCHALLRACF).

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-267r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-267

Group Title: RACF0380

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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