A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
Foundational support for multi-factor authentication
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All z/VM administrators with an External * * Security Manager (ESM) installed, and who * * plan to exploit future Multifactor * * Authentication (MFA) support. * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: APPLY PTF * **************************************************************** This APAR implements a new LOGON FALLBACK option. This allows External Security Managers (ESMs) to provide fallback capabilities for future z/VM systems enabled for Multifactor Authentication (MFA).
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
The LOGON command is extended by the FALLBACK option. Use of the option is relayed to the ESM via an updated ACIPARMS block. It allows authorized users to LOGON to a z/VM system with a traditional ESM-managed password or password phrase. Specifics of FALLBACK, including authorization for its use, will be defined by the ESM. This option is intended to provide disaster or error recovery capabilities for future z/VM systems enabled for multifactor authentication.
APAR Information
APAR number
VM66324
Reported component name
VM CP
Reported component ID
568411202
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED UR1
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
YesSpecatt / New Function / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-09-18
Closed date
2019-12-04
Last modified date
2020-01-23
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UM35569
Modules/Macros
ACIPARMS HCPGIN HCPLGNBK HCPLON HCPLOP
Fix information
Fixed component name
VM CP
Fixed component ID
568411202
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY UM35569
UP19/12/05 P 2001
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
23 January 2020