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

The CA-TSS PTHRESH Control Option must be properly set.

DISA Rule

SV-223971r561402_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-223971

Group Title

SRG-OS-000329-GPOS-00128

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000980

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002238 - The information system automatically locks the account or node for either an organization-defined time period, until the locked account or node is released by an administrator, or delays the next logon prompt according to the organization-defined delay algorithm when the maximum number of unsuccessful logon attempts is exceeded.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

PTHRESH(2)

Check Contents

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the PTHRESH Control Option value is not set to "PTHRESH(2)", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-223971

Documentable

False

Rule Version

TSS0-ES-000980

Severity Override Guidance

From the ISPF Command Shell enter:
TSS MODIFY STATUS

If the PTHRESH Control Option value is not set to "PTHRESH(2)", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4102

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