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CA IDMS Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Database objects in an IDMS environment must be secured to prevent privileged actions from being performed by unauthorized users.

    <VulnDiscussion>If database objects like areas, schemas, and run units are not secured, they may be changed or deleted by unauthorized users....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362

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    Group
  • The programs that can be run through a CA IDMS CV must be defined to the CV to prevent installation of unauthorized programs; must have the ability to dynamically register new programs; and must have the ability to secure tasks.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The IDMS SYSGEN must be protected against unauthorized changes. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362, SRG-APP-000378-DB-00036...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362

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    Group
  • The commands that allow dynamic definitions of PROGRAM/TASK and the dynamic varying of memory must be secured.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;IDMS provides commands that can change memory, the attributes of programs, or tasks and are meant for use by the appropriate ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Databases must be secured to protect from structural changes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Database objects, like areas and run units, can be changed or deleted if not protected. Steps must be taken to secure these o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Database utilities must be secured in CA IDMS and permissions given to appropriate role(s)/groups(s) in the external security manager (ESM).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;IDMS has tasks that are used to perform necessary maintenance, but in the wrong hands could damage the integrity of the DBMS....
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000133-DB-000362

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The online debugger which can change programs and storage in the CA IDMS address space must be secured.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the DBMS were to allow any user to make changes to database structure or logic, then those changes might be implemented wi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • CA IDMS must secure the ability to create, alter, drop, grant, and revoke user and/or system profiles to users or groups.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Even when using an external security manager (ESM), IDMS system and user profiles which reside in an IDMS user catalog may be...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000090

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The EMPDEMO databases, database objects, and applications must be removed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Demonstration and sample database objects and applications present publicly known attack points for malicious users. These de...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000091

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Default demonstration and sample databases, database objects, and applications must be removed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Information systems are capable of providing a wide variety of functions and services. Some of the functions and services, pr...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000141-DB-000092

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    Group
  • IDMS components that cannot be uninstalled must be disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;DBMSs must adhere to the principles of least functionality by providing only essential capabilities. At installation, all CA ...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000142-DB-000094

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • IDMS nodes, lines, and pterms must be protected from unauthorized use.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;In order to prevent unauthorized connection of devices, unauthorized transfer of information, or unauthorized tunneling (i.e....
    Rule Medium Severity

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