Title

All application software must be current. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Major software vendors release security patches and hot fixes to their products when security vulnerabilities are discovered. It is essential these updates be applied in a timely manner to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting identified vulnerabilities. If the application software is no longer supported it should be updated or removed.

Check Content

Open a terminal session and enter the following command. sudo softwareupdate --list or sudo softwareupdate --list --all Review the result for proper versions and current patch level. GUI procedures: 1. Choose Apple (?) > Software Update. 2. Select Scheduled Check & Installed Updates. 3. Verify all current software updates are installed. If the current software updates are not installed, this is a finding. NOTE: This check does not show third party software or updates.

Fix Text

Install current software updates and patches. NOTE: Do not enable Automatic Updating as this will conflict with V-25298.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-37190r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-25251

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