Title

The Automatic Data Set Protection (ADSP) SETROPTS value is not set to NOADSP. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

(RACF0250: CAT II) ADSP indicates that RACF automatically creates discrete data set profiles to protect datasets created by users having this attribute. ADSP specifies that data sets created by users who have the ADSP attribute will be RACF protected automatically. NOADSP cancels automatic RACF protection for users who have ADSP. 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(RACF0250) b) If the ADSP value is NOT IN EFFECT, there is NO FINDING. Note: NOADSP is the required setting. In the SETROPTS LIST output this will display as AUTOMATIC DATASET PROTECTION IS NOT IN EFFECT. c) If the ADSP value is IN EFFECT, this is a FINDING.

Fix Text

The IAO will ensure that ADSP SETROPTS value is set to NOADSP. 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: NOADSP is set with the command SETR NOADSP.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-254r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-254

Group Title: RACF0250

Expert Comments

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