IBM RACF exit ICHPWX01 must be installed and properly configured.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
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- ID
- SV-223725r998349_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option as specified in the example below:
For z/OS release 1.12 through z/OS release 2.1 APARs OA43998 and OA43999 must be applied.
Install exit IRRPWREX according to the following guidelines:
REXX Parameter Setting