STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 9 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The number of CA-TSS ACIDs possessing the tape Bypass Label Processing (BLP) privilege must be limited.

DISA Rule

SV-223875r1137691_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223875

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000020

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

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

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Review all ACIDs with the BLP attribute. Evaluate the impact of removing BLP access from unauthorized personnel. Develop a plan of action and remove BLP access from unauthorized ACIDs.

Check Contents

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS LIST(ACIDS) DATA(BASIC)

If only authorized personnel have BLP access and documentation for access is on file with the ISSO, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223875

Documentable

False

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000020

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS LIST(ACIDS) DATA(BASIC)

If only authorized personnel have BLP access and documentation for access is on file with the ISSO, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

4102