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IBM z/VM must employ a Session manager.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-237963 | IBMZ-VM-002330 | SV-237963r649729_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A session manager controls the semi-permanent interactive information interchange, also known as a dialogue, between a user and z/VM. Without the use of a session manager these semi-permanent interchanges can be open to compromise and attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM zVM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-41173r649727_chk ) |
|---|
| Examine running systems. If access is gained to the z/VM system without going through a session manager, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-41132r649728_fix) |
|---|
| Ensure that a session manager is in use with the system. |