Update and Allocate access to SYS1.SVCLIB is not limited to system programmers only.

From z/OS ACF2 STIG

Part of ACP00030

Associated with IA controls: DCCS-1, DCCS-2, ECAR-3, ECAR-2, ECAR-1, DCSL-1

SV-110r1_rule Update and Allocate access to SYS1.SVCLIB is not limited to system programmers only.

Vulnerability discussion

This data set is automatically APF-authorized, contains system SVCs, and may also contain I/O appendages. Unauthorized access could result in the compromise of the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.

Check content

a) Refer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection: - SENSITVE.RPT(SVCRPT) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection: - PDI(ACP00030) ___ The ACP data set rules for SYS1.SVCLIB allow inappropriate access. ___ The ACP data set rules for SYS1.SVCLIB do not restrict UPDATE and/or ALTER access to only z/OS systems programming personnel. ___ The ACP data set rules for SYS1.SVCLIB do not specify that all (i.e., failures and successes) UPDATE and/or ALTER access will be logged. b) If all of the above are untrue, there is NO FINDING. c) If any of the above is true, this is a FINDING.

Fix text

The IAO will ensure that update and allocate access to SYS1.SVCLIB is limited to system programmers only and all update and allocate access is logged. Review access authorization to critical system files. Evaluate the impact of correcting the deficiency. Develop a plan of action and implement the changes for SYS1.SVCLIB. SYS1.SVCLIB contains SVCs and I/O appendages as such: they are very powerful and will be strictly controlled to avoid compromising system integrity.

Pro Tips

Lavender hyperlinks in small type off to the right (of CSS class id, if you view the page source) point to globally unique URIs for each document and item. Copy the link location and paste anywhere you need to talk unambiguously about these things.

You can obtain data about documents and items in other formats. Simply provide an HTTP header Accept: text/turtle or Accept: application/rdf+xml.

Powered by sagemincer