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V-259737

CAT II (Medium)

IBM Security zSecure system administrators must install security-relevant zSecure software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVMs, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

Rule ID

SV-259737r961683_rule

STIG

IBM zSecure Suite Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

CCIs

CCI-002605

Discussion

Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

Check Content

Ask the system administrator for the procedure to install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVMs, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs.

If there is no procedure, this a finding.

Fix Text

Develop a procedure to install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVMs, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).