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The Mainframe Product must prompt the user for action prior to executing mobile code.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-68455 | SRG-APP-000488-MFP-000282 | SV-82945r1_rule | Medium |
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide | 2019-10-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-68987r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for mobile code use, this is not applicable. Examine installation and configuration settings. If the Mainframe Product is not configured to prompt user for action before executing mobile code, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-74571r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the Mainframe Product to prompt the user for action before executing mobile code. |