STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM z/OS TSS Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 8 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 23 Apr 2021:

The CA-TSS PWHIST Control Option must be set to 10 or greater.

DISA Rule

SV-223890r561402_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223890

Group Title

SRG-OS-000077-GPOS-00045

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000170

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000200 - The information system prohibits password reuse for the organization-defined number of generations.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Evaluate the impact associated with implementation of the control option. Develop a plan of action to implement the following control option setting as specified and proceed with the change.

PWHIST(10) or greater

Check Contents

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the PWHIST Control Option value is not set to PWHIST(10) or greater, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223890

Documentable

False

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000170

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the PWHIST Control Option value is not set to PWHIST(10) or greater, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4102

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