The IBM z/VM JOURNALING statement must be properly configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-237944 | IBMZ-VM-001020 | SV-237944r859014_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| By limiting the number of failed logon attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| IBM zVM Using CA VM:Secure Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-31 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-41154r859012_chk ) |
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| View system config "JOURNALING" statement. If the "JOURNALING" statement "LOGON" operand is configured as below, this is not a finding. Logon, Account after 3 attempts, See IBMZ-VM-000040 for LOCKOUT setting. Link, Account after 3 attempts, Disable after 3 attempts |
| Fix Text (F-41113r859013_fix) |
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| Configure the system config "JOURNALING" statement to include the following: Logon, Account after 3 attempts, See IBMZ-VM-000040 for LOCKOUT setting. Link, Account after 3 attempts, Disable after 3 attempts |