Access to the TSS MODE resource class is inappropriate.

From z/OS TSS STIG

Part of TSS0780

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

Associated with: CCI-000213 CCI-002358

SV-22058r2_rule Access to the TSS MODE resource class is inappropriate.

Vulnerability discussion

Access to the resources in the MODE resource class overrides the security mode in which an Acid will operate for all facilities. Acids with permission to these resources can compromise the security of the processing environment. In addition, failure to restrict access to these resources introduces the possibility of exposure during migration process or contingency plan activation.

Check content

a) Refer to the following reports produced by the TSS Data Collection and Data Set and Resource Data Collection: - SENSITVE.RPT(WHOHMODE) Automated Analysis Refer to the following report produced by the Data Set and Resource Data Collection: - PDI(TSS0780) b) If any ACIDs is permitted a mode of DORM, WARN, or IMPL, this is FINDING. c) If all ACIDs are permitted to mode of FAIL or do not have any permissions to the MODE resource class, there is NO FINDING.

Fix text

The IAO will evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the removal of this access. Develop a plan of action to ensure that the ACIDs use the default MODE settings and proceed with the change.

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