STIGQter: STIG Summary: Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Mainframe Product must protect audit tools from unauthorized access.

DISA Rule

SV-205480r960939_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205480

Group Title

SRG-APP-000121

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000121-MFP-000177

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001493 - Protect audit tools from unauthorized access.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Mainframe Product to restrict audit tool access to system programmers, security administrators, and audit personnel.

Check Contents

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

Verify the Mainframe Product restricts audit tool access to system programmers, security administrator, and audit personnel. If access is not restricted, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205480

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000121-MFP-000177

Severity Override Guidance

If the Mainframe Product employs an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

Verify the Mainframe Product restricts audit tool access to system programmers, security administrator, and audit personnel. If access is not restricted, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2906