ACF2/CICS parameter data sets are not protected in accordance with the proper security requirements.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>CICS is a transaction-processing product that provides programmers with the facilities to develop interactive applications. Unauthorized access to ACF2/CICS parameter data sets (i.e., product, security) could result in the compromise of the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the CICS region, 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-224308r520246_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
The IAO will ensure that update and allocate access to the ACF2/CICS parameter data set is limited to system programmers and security personnel.
Review the access authorizations for CICS system data sets.
UPDATE and/or ALLOCATE access to the ACF2/CICS parameter data set, specified on the ACF2PARM DD statement, is restricted to systems programming personnel and security personnel.