Title

TSS UNIX control option CHOWNURS must be properly set. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Parameter settings in TSS impact the security level of z/OS UNIX.

Check Content

For CA-Top Secret Release 15 and above this is Not Applicable. Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(STATUS) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - PDI(ZUSST052) If the CHOWNURS control option is set to CHOWNURS(OFF), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The IAO must set the CHOWNURS control option to CHOWNURS(OFF). TSS MODIFY CHOWNURS(OFF)

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-7249r3_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-6948

Group Title: ZUSST052

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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