STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM zVM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 27 Oct 2022:

The IBM z/VM must restrict link access to the disk on which system software resides.

DISA Rule

SV-237934r649642_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-237934

Group Title

SRG-OS-000259-GPOS-00100

Rule Version

IBMZ-VM-000880

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001499 - Limit privileges to change software resident within software libraries.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Create a CA VM:Secure rule that grants access for system software disks to system administrators only.

Check Contents

Examine the CA VM:Secure rules.

If there are Link rules for system software disks granted to anyone other than system administrators, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-237934

Documentable

False

Rule Version

IBMZ-VM-000880

Severity Override Guidance

Examine the CA VM:Secure rules.

If there are Link rules for system software disks granted to anyone other than system administrators, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5306