The IBM z/VM TCP/IP SECUREDATA option for FTP must be set to REQUIRED.

From IBM z/VM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of SRG-OS-000425-GPOS-00189

Associated with: CCI-002420 CCI-002422

SV-93643r1_rule The IBM z/VM TCP/IP SECUREDATA option for FTP must be set to REQUIRED.

Vulnerability discussion

Information can be either unintentionally or maliciously disclosed or modified during preparation for transmission, for example, during aggregation, at protocol transformation points, and during packing/unpacking. These unauthorized disclosures or modifications compromise the confidentiality or integrity of the information.Ensuring the confidentiality of transmitted information requires the operating system to take measures in preparing information for transmission. This can be accomplished via access control and encryption.Use of this requirement will be limited to situations where the data owner has a strict requirement for ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is maintained at every step of the data transfer and handling process. When transmitting data, operating systems need to support transmission protection mechanisms such as TLS, SSL VPNs, or IPsec.The SECUREDATA statement specifies the FTP server-wide minimum security level for data connections.Satisfies: SRG-OS-000425-GPOS-00189, SRG-OS-000426-GPOS-00190

Check content

Examine the FTP Server configuration file. If there is no “SECUREDATA” statement, this is a finding. If the “SECUREDATA” statement specifies “REQUIRED”, this is not a finding. Note: If there is no "SECUREDATA" or the "SECUREDATA" specifies "ALLOWED" but there is a documented implementation plan with a definite completion date for setting "SECUREDATA" to "REQUIRED" on file with the ISSM, this can be downgraded to a CAT III.

Fix text

Configure the “SECUREDATA” statement in the FTP server configuration file to specify “REQUIRED”. Note: Care should be taken before implementing this requirement in a production environment. Develop a documented plan of action that has a definite completion date. File the plan with the ISSM.

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