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The IBM RACF SERVAUTH resource class must be active for TCP/IP resources.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>IBM Provides the SERVAUTH Class for use in protecting a variety of TCP/IP features/functions/products both IBM and third-party. Failure to activate this class will result in unprotected resources. This exposure may threaten the integrity of the operating system environment, and compromise the confidentiality of 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-223824r604139_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure RACF SETROPTS to have the SERVAUTH resource class is active.

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: 

The RACF Command SETR LIST will show the status of RACF Controls including a list of ACTIVE classes.