The Mainframe Product must update malicious code protection mechanisms whenever new releases are available in accordance with organizational configuration management procedures.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-205528	SRG-APP-000276-MFP-000353	SV-205528r982308_rule		Medium

Description
Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. Malicious code specific to mainframes may be any code that corrupts system files. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. Malicious code may also be able to run and attach programs, which may allow the unauthorized distribution of malicious mobile code. Once this code is installed on endpoints within the network, unauthorized users may be able to breach firewalls and gain access to sensitive data. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection. Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited to, antivirus and malware detection software. Malicious code protection mechanisms specific to Mainframe Products are designed to periodically scan system files to validate their integrity. Malicious code protection mechanisms (including signature definitions and rule sets) must be updated when new releases are available.

Description

Malicious code includes viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware. Malicious code specific to mainframes may be any code that corrupts system files. The code provides the ability for a malicious user to read from and write to files and folders on a computer's hard drive. Malicious code may also be able to run and attach programs, which may allow the unauthorized distribution of malicious mobile code. Once this code is installed on endpoints within the network, unauthorized users may be able to breach firewalls and gain access to sensitive data. This requirement applies to applications providing malicious code protection. Malicious code protection mechanisms include, but are not limited to, antivirus and malware detection software. Malicious code protection mechanisms specific to Mainframe Products are designed to periodically scan system files to validate their integrity. Malicious code protection mechanisms (including signature definitions and rule sets) must be updated when new releases are available.

STIG	Date
Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide	2024-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-5794r982306_chk )
If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for providing malicious code scanning or protection, this is not applicable. Refer to organizational configuration management procedures. Examine installation and configuration settings. If the Mainframe Product is not configured to install new releases using organizational-defined configuration management procedure, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-5794r982307_fix)
Configure the Mainframe Product to install new releases using organizational configuration management procedures.