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Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The Mainframe Product must implement security safeguards to protect its memory from unauthorized code execution.

    <VulnDiscussion>Some adversaries launch attacks with the intent of executing code in non-executable regions of memory or in memory locations ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000454

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    Group
  • The Mainframe Product must remove all upgraded/replaced software components that are no longer required for operation after updated versions have been installed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Previous versions of software components that are not removed from the information system after updates have been installed m...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000456

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    Group
  • The Mainframe Product must install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVMs, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products t...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000472

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    Group
  • The Mainframe Product performing organization-defined security functions must verify correct operation of security functions.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without verification, security functions may not operate correctly and this failure may go unnoticed. Security function is ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000473

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    Group
  • The Mainframe Product must perform verification of the correct operation of security functions upon system startup and/or restart; upon command by a user with privileged access; and/or every 30 days.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without verification, security functions may not operate correctly and this failure may go unnoticed. Security function is ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000474

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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