Ensure Software Patches Installed
An XCCDF Rule
Description
If the system is configured for online updates, invoking the following command will list available security updates:
$ sudo zypper refresh && sudo zypper list-patches -g security
NOTE: U.S. Defense systems are required to be patched within 30 days or sooner as local policy dictates.
Rationale
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.
- ID
- xccdf_org.ssgproject.content_rule_security_patches_up_to_date
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Ansible
- name: Security patches are up to date
package:
name: '*'
state: latest
tags:
- CCE-83002-6
Remediation - Shell Script
zypper patch -g security -y