IJ53828: THE MMREMOTE SYSTEM OPERATIONS COMMAND WAS VULNERABLE DUE TO AN UNRESTRICTED CHECK OF THE PARAMETERS.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If the customer executes the systemops command, it will allow
  any command to be executed, as there is no specific command
  validation in place.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• If the customer executes the systemops command, it will allow
  any command to be executed, as there is no specific command
  validation in place.
  

Problem conclusion

• Benefits of the solution:
  Updated the code to ensure that only specific commands can be
  executed. This change adds a layer of security by restricting
  unauthorized or potentially harmful commands. The validation
  process now checks for allowed commands before execution,
  preventing any unintended operations.performed.
  
  Work Around:
  None
  
  Problem trigger:
  No such conditions
  
  Symptom:
  None
  
  Platforms affected:
  Linux Only
  
  Functional Area affected:
  No Such restriction
  
  Customer Impact:
  High Importance
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  SPEC SCALE STD

• Fixed component ID

  5737F33AP

Applicable component levels