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V-223859

CAT II (Medium)

The IBM z/OS user account for the UNIX kernel (OMVS) must be properly defined to the security database.

Rule ID

SV-223859r958482_rule

STIG

IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V9R8

CCIs

CCI-000764

Discussion

To assure accountability and prevent unauthenticated access, organizational users must be identified and authenticated to prevent potential misuse and compromise of the system.

Check Content

If OMVS userid is defined to the ESM as follows, this is not a finding.

No access to interactive on-line facilities (e.g., TSO, CICS, etc.)
Default group specified as OMVSGRP or STCOMVS
UID(0)
HOME directory specified as "/"
Shell program specified as "/bin/sh"

Fix Text

Define OMVS userid to the ESM as specified below:

No access to interactive on-line facilities (e.g., TSO, CICS, etc.)
Default group specified as OMVSGRP or STCOMVS
UID(0)
HOME directory specified as "/"
Shell program specified as "/bin/sh"