STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 8 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The IBM RACF RETPD SETROPTS value specified must be properly set.

DISA Rule

SV-223706r604139_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223706

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

RACF-ES-000590

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the control option as specified in the example below:

The RACF Command SETR LIST will show the status of RACF Controls including the value for the RETPD (Retention Period) Option.

RETPD is activated and set to the required value by issuing the command SETR RETPD(99999).

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From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
SETROPTS LIST

If the RETPD is enabled then the message "SECURITY RETENTION PERIOD IN EFFECT IS NEVER-EXPIRES DAYS" will be displayed, this is not a finding.

If the RETPD value is not set to "NEVER-EXPIRES", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223706

Documentable

False

Rule Version

RACF-ES-000590

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
SETROPTS LIST

If the RETPD is enabled then the message "SECURITY RETENTION PERIOD IN EFFECT IS NEVER-EXPIRES DAYS" will be displayed, this is not a finding.

If the RETPD value is not set to "NEVER-EXPIRES", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4101

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