IBM z/OS LOGONIDs with the AUDIT or CONSULT attribute must be properly scoped.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The use of security policy filters provides protection for the confidentiality of data by restricting the flow of data. A crucial part of any flow control solution is the ability to configure policy filters. This allows the operating system to enforce multiple and different security policies. Policy filters serve to enact and enforce the organizational policy as it pertains to controlling data flow.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-223472r991589_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Configure logonids with the AUDIT or CONSULT attributes are restricted by a SCPLIST attribute that restricts authority based on job function and area of responsibility.
The following user attributes allow viewing of the ACF2 databases for the purpose of inspecting users, data set access rules, and Infostorage records. When granted to a logonid, restrict the scope of the following attributes using an associated SCPLIST (scope list) record:
AUDIT
CONSULT