STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM z/OS ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 8 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The number of ACF2 users granted the special privilege ALLCMDS must be justified.

DISA Rule

SV-223426r533198_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223426

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

ACF2-ES-000050

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000213 - The information system enforces approved authorizations for logical access to information and system resources in accordance with applicable access control policies.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Ensure that access to the special privilege ALLCMDS is kept to a minimum and is controlled and documented.

Documentation providing justification for access is maintained and filed with the ISSO.

Remove any unjustified access.

Check Contents

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
ACF
SET LID
SET VERBOSE
LIST IF(ALLCMDS)

If the number of users granted the special privilege ALLCMDS is strictly controlled and access is granted on an as needed basis, this is not a finding.

If the number of users granted the special privilege ALLCMDS is not strictly controlled and access is granted on an as needed basis, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223426

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ACF2-ES-000050

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
ACF
SET LID
SET VERBOSE
LIST IF(ALLCMDS)

If the number of users granted the special privilege ALLCMDS is strictly controlled and access is granted on an as needed basis, this is not a finding.

If the number of users granted the special privilege ALLCMDS is not strictly controlled and access is granted on an as needed basis, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4100

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