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WebSphere MQ command resources defined to MQCMDS resource class are not protected in accordance with security requirements.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>WebSphere MQ resources allow for the control of administrator functions, connections, commands, queues, processes, and namelists. Some resources provide the ability to disable or bypass security checking. Failure to properly protect WebSphere MQ resources may result in unauthorized access. This exposure could compromise the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of system services, applications, and customer data.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-225638r855255_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Command security validates userids authorized to issue MQSeries/WebSphere MQ commands.  Command security will be active, and all profiles will be defined to the MQCMDS class.

For all command resources (i.e., ssid.command) defined to MQCMDS resource class, ensure the following items are in effect:

NOTE: ssid is the queue manager name (a.k.a., subsystem identifier).