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CL/SuperSession Started Task name is not properly identified / defined to the system ACP.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-224465 ZCLSR030 SV-224465r519751_rule Medium
Description
CL/SuperSession requires a started task that will be restricted to certain resources, datasets and other system functions. By defining the started task as a userid to the system ACP, It allows the ACP to control the access and authorized users that require these capabilities. Failure to properly control these capabilities, could compromise of the operating system environment, ACP, and customer data.
STIG Date
z/OS CL/SuperSession for RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-02-19

Details

Check Text ( C-26142r519749_chk )
a) Refer to the following report produced by the RACF Data Collection:

- RACFCMDS.RPT(LISTUSER)

b) If the userid for the CL/SUPERSESSION started task is defined to the security database, there is NO FINDING.

c) If the userid for the CL/SUPERSESSION started task is not defined to the security database, this is a FINDING.
Fix Text (F-26130r519750_fix)
The Systems Programmer and IAO will ensure that the started task for CL/SuperSession is properly defined.

Review all session manager security parameters and control options for compliance. Develop a plan of action and implement the changes as specified.

Define the started task userid KLS for CL/SuperSession.

Example:

AU KLS NAME('STC, SUPERSESSION') NOPASS -
OWNER(STC) DFLTGRP(STC) -
DATA('START CL SUPERSESSION')