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XCCDF
CloudLinux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
1 Rule
AlmaLinux OS 9 security patches and updates must be installed and up to date.
Medium Severity
Installing software updates is a fundamental mitigation against the exploitation of publicly known vulnerabilities. If the most recent security patches and updates are not installed, unauthorized users may take advantage of weaknesses in the unpatched software. The lack of prompt attention to patching could result in a system compromise.