Title

The Facility Control Option does not specify the sub option of MODE=FAIL. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

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 or sub options introduces the possibility of exposure during migration process or contingency plan activation.

Check Content

a) Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(FACALL) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - PDI(TSS0385) b) If the FACILTY Control Option specifies the sub option of MODE=FAIL there is NO FINDING. c) If the FACILTY Control Option does not specifies the sub option of MODE=FAIL , this is a FINDING.

Fix Text

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the FACILITY Control Option MODE sub-option. Develop a plan of action to implement the FACILITY Control Option MODE sub-option setting to MODE=FAIL and proceed with the change.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-15870r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15098

Group Title: TSS0385

Expert Comments

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