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IBM z/OS ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-OS-000279-GPOS-00109

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  • IBM z/OS PROFILE.TCPIP configuration INACTIVITY statement must be configured to 900 seconds.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Automatic session termination addresses the termination of user-initiated logical sessions in contrast to the termination of ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000392-GPOS-00172

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  • IBM z/OS SMF recording options for the TN3270 Telnet Server must be properly specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If events associated with nonlocal administrative access or diagnostic sessions are not logged, a major tool for assessing an...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000033-GPOS-00014

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  • IBM z/OS SSL encryption options for the TN3270 Telnet Server must be specified properly for each statement that defines a SECUREPORT or within the TELNETGLOBALS.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without confidentiality protection mechanisms, unauthorized individuals may gain access to sensitive information via a remote...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000023-GPOS-00006

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  • IBM z/OS TN3270 Telnet Server configuration statement MSG10 text must have the Standard Mandatory DoD Notice and Consent Banner.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;A logon banner can be used to inform users about the environment during the initial logon. In the DISA environment, logon ban...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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  • IBM z/OS VTAM session setup controls for the TN3270 Telnet Server must be properly specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000163-GPOS-00072

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  • IBM z/OS PROFILE.TCPIP configuration for the TN3270 Telnet Server must have INACTIVE statement properly specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Terminating an idle session within a short time period reduces the window of opportunity for unauthorized personnel to take c...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • IBM z/OS TSOAUTH resources must be restricted to authorized users.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information by entities that have been issued certificates by DoD-ap...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • IBM z/OS UNIX SUPERUSER resource must be protected in accordance with guidelines.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;To mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information by entities that have been issued certificates by DoD-ap...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • IBM z/OS UNIX security parameters in etc/profile must be properly specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuration settings are the set of parameters that can be changed in hardware, software, or firmware components of the sys...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

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  • IBM z/OS UNIX security parameters in /etc/rc must be properly specified.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Configuring the operating system to implement organization-wide security implementation guides and security checklists ensure...
    Rule Medium Severity

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