WebSphere MQ resource classes are not properly activated.
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-224360r855236_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
The IAO will ensure that all WebSphere MQ resources are active and properly defined.
Ensure the System Authorization Facility Definition (SAFDEF) include an entry for WebSphere MQ as follows:
INSERT SAFDEF.MQS ID(MQS) FUNCRET(8) RETCODE(4) MODE(IGNORE)
RACROUTE(REQUEST=EXTRACT,CLASS=MQADMIN) REP