The IBM RACF SERVAUTH resource class must be active for TCP/IP resources.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-223824 | RACF-TC-000050 | SV-223824r958472_rule | CCI-000213 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| IBM Provides the SERVAUTH Class for use in protecting a variety of TCP/IP features/functions/products both IBM and third-party. Failure to activate this class will result in unprotected resources. This exposure may threaten the integrity of the operating system environment, and compromise the confidentiality of customer data. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| IBM z/OS RACF Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-06-24 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-223824r958472_chk)
From a command input screen enter:
SETROPTS LIST
If there are TCP/IP resources defined and the SERVAUTH resource class is not active, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-25485r515161_fix)
Configure RACF SETROPTS to have the SERVAUTH resource class is active.
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 a list of ACTIVE classes.
The SERVAUTH Class is activated with the command SETR CLASSACT (SERVAUTH).
Generic profiles and commands should also be enabled with the command SETR GENERIC(SERVAUTH) GENCMD(SERVAUTH).