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The Mainframe Product must prompt the user for action prior to executing mobile code.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Mobile code can cause damage to the system. It can execute without explicit action from, or notification to, a user. Actions enforced before executing mobile code include, for example, prompting users prior to opening email attachments and disabling automatic execution. This requirement applies to mobile code-enabled software, which is capable of executing one or more types of mobile code.

ID
SV-205599r961779_rule
Version
SRG-APP-000488-MFP-000282
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Configure the Mainframe Product to prompt the user for action before executing mobile code.