CICS default logonid(s) are not defined and/or controlled in accordance with the security requirements.

From z/OS ACF2 STIG

Part of ZCIC0041

Associated with IA controls: DCCS-1, ECCD-2, DCCS-2, ECCD-1

SV-7523r1_rule CICS default logonid(s) are not defined and/or controlled in accordance with the security requirements.

Vulnerability discussion

CICS is a transaction-processing product that provides programmers with the facilities to develop interactive applications. Improperly defined or controlled CICS userids (i.e., region, default, and terminal users) may provide an exposure and vulnerability within the CICS environment. This could result in the compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the CICS region, applications, and customer data.

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a) Refer to the following report produced by the z/OS Data Collection: - EXAM.RPT(CICSPROC) Refer to the following report produced by the ACF2 Data Collection: - ACF2CMDS.RPT(LOGONIDS) - ACF2CMDS.RPT(RESOURCE) Refer to the CICS Systems Programmer Worksheets filled out from previous vulnerability ZCIC0010.. b) Ensure the following items are in effect for the CICS default logonid(s) (i.e., Browse the ACF2PARM DD statement for DEFAULT TERMINAL=CICSUSER and DEFAULT NONTERMINAL=nnnnnnnn): 1) Not granted the ACF2 NON-CNCL privilege. 2) No access to interactive on-line facilities (e.g., TSO) other than CICS. 3) IDLE(15) field is set to 15 minutes. 4) A system's default time for terminal lock-out or session termination may be lengthened to 30 minutes at the discretion of the IAM. The IAM will maintain the documentation for each system with a time-out adjusted beyond the 15-minute recommendation to explain the basis for this decision. 5) Restricted from accessing all data sets and resources with the following exceptions: (a) Non-restricted CICS transactions (e.g., CESF, CESN, ‘good morning’ transaction, etc.) (b) If applicable, resources necessary to operate in an intersystem communication (ISC) environment (i.e., LU6.1, LU6.2, and MRO) c) If (b) are true, there is NO FINDING. d) If (b) is untrue, this is a FINDING.

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The IAO will ensure that the default CICS user is restricted and properly defined. Ensure the following items are in effect for the CICS default logonid(s) (i.e., Browse the ACF2PARM DD statement for DEFAULT TERMINAL=CICSUSER and DEFAULT NONTERMINAL=nnnnnnnn): Not granted the ACF2 NON-CNCL privilege. Use the ACF2 LIST command to display the default CICS userid. Example: SET LID LIST CICS CHANGE CICS NONON-CNCL No access to interactive on-line facilities (e.g., TSO) other than CICS. Use the ACF2 LIST command to display the default CICS userid. Example: SET LID LIST CICS CHANGE CICS NOTSO IDLE(15) field is set to 15 minutes. up to 30 with justification Use the ACF2 LIST command to display the default CICS userid. Example: SET LID LIST CICS CHANGE CICS IDLE(15) up to 30 with justification Restricted from accessing all data sets and resources with the following exceptions: Non-restricted CICS transactions (e.g., CESF, CESN, ‘good morning’ transaction, etc.) If applicable, resources necessary to operate in an intersystem communication (ISC) environment (i.e., LU6.1, LU6.2, and MRO) Use the ACF2 ACFRPTRX or ACFRPTXR reports to verify if the CICS default userid has access to any resources or datasets.

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