BMC CONTROL-D Started Task name is not properly identified / defined to the system ACP.

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

SV-32069r1_rule BMC CONTROL-D Started Task name is not properly identified / defined to the system ACP.

Vulnerability discussion

BMC CONTROL-D requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, datasets and other system functions. By defining the started task as a userid to the system ACP, It allows the ACP to control the access and authorized users that require these capabilities. Failure to properly control these capabilities, could compromise of the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.

Check content

Refer to the following report produced by the TSS Data Collection: - TSSCMDS.RPT(@ACIDS) Review each BMC CONTROL-D STC/Batch ACID(s) for the following: ___ Defined with Facility of STC and/or BATCH. ___ Defined with Master Facility of CONTROLD. ___ Is sourced to the INTRDR.

Fix text

The BMC CONTROL-D system programmer and the IAO will ensure that a product's Started Task(s) is properly Identified / defined to the System ACP. If the product requires a Started Task, verify that it is properly defined to the System ACP with the proper attributes. Most installation manuals will indicate how the Started Task is identified and any additional attributes that must be specified. A sample is provided here: TSS CREATE(CONTROLD) TYPE(USER) - NAME('*STC* for CONTROL-D') DEPT(xxxx) - FAC(STC) - MASTFAC(CONTROLD) PASS(xxxxxxxx,0) - SOURCE(INTRDR) NOSUSPEND

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