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

The Mainframe Product must update malicious code protection mechanisms whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy.

DISA Rule

SV-205526r982305_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-205526

Group Title

SRG-APP-000272

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000272-MFP-000347

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004964 - Automatically update malicious code protection mechanisms as new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management policy.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Mainframe Product to install new releases using organizational configuration management policy.

Check Contents

If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for providing malicious code scanning or protection, this is not applicable.

Refer to organizational configuration management policy.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

If the Mainframe Product is not configured to receive automatic updates using organizational-defined configuration management policy, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-205526

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000272-MFP-000347

Severity Override Guidance

If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for providing malicious code scanning or protection, this is not applicable.

Refer to organizational configuration management policy.

Examine installation and configuration settings.

If the Mainframe Product is not configured to receive automatic updates using organizational-defined configuration management policy, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2906