WebSphere MQ MQCONN Class resources must be protected in accordance with security.
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-224362r868253_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Ensure all connections to MQSeries/WebSphere MQ resources are restricted using connection security.
Ensure the following connection resources defined to TYPE(MQK) (i.e., MQCONN resource class):
Resource Authorized Users
ssid.BATCH TSO and batch job userids