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The Mainframe Product must allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-205572 SRG-APP-000397-MFP-000238 SV-205572r851338_rule Medium
Description
Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial logon. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts that allow the users to log on, yet force them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.
STIG Date
Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide 2022-09-22

Details

Check Text ( C-5838r299943_chk )
If the mainframe product uses an external security manager for all account management functions, this is not applicable.

Examine Mainframe Product account management settings.

If the Mainframe Product account management settings do not allow for the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-5838r299944_fix)
Configure the Mainframe Product account management settings to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.