BMC CONTROL-M configuration/parameter values are not specified properly.

Associated with: CCI-000035

SV-31975r1_rule BMC CONTROL-M configuration/parameter values are not specified properly.

Vulnerability discussion

BMC CONTROL-M configuration/parameters control the security and operational characteristics of products. If these parameter values are improperly specified, security and operational controls may be weakened. This exposure may threaten the availability of the product applications, and compromise the confidentiality of customer data.

Check content

Refer to the following applicable reports produced by the z/OS Data Collection: - IOA.RPT(SECPARM) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the z/OS Data Collection: - PDI(ZCTM0040) The following keywords will have the specified values in the BMC CONTROL-M security parameter member: Keyword Value DEFMCHKM $$CTMEDM SECTOLM NO DFMM01 EXTEND DFMM02 EXTEND DFMM08 EXTEND SAFJCARD U MSUBCHK NO

Fix text

The BMC CONTROL-M Systems programmer will verify that any configuration/parameters that are required to control the security of the product are properly configured and syntactically correct. Set the standard values for the BMC CONTROL-M security parameters for the specific ACP environment along with additional IOA security parameters with standard values as documented below. Keyword Value DEFMCHKM $$CTMEDM SECTOLM NO DFMM01 EXTEND DFMM02 EXTEND DFMM08 EXTEND SAFJCARD U MSUBCHK NO

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