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The container platform registry must contain the latest images with most recent updates and execute within the container platform runtime as authorized by IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-233233 SRG-APP-000456-CTR-001125 SV-233233r601828_rule Medium
Description
Software supporting the container platform, images in the registry must stay up to date with the latest patches, service packs, and hot fixes. Not updating the container platform and container images will expose the organization to vulnerabilities. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant container platform components may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). This requirement will apply to software patch management solutions that are used to install patches across the enclave and to applications themselves that are not part of that patch management solution. For example, many browsers today provide the capability to install their own patch software. Patch criticality, as well as system criticality will vary. Therefore, the tactical situations regarding the patch management process will also vary. This means that the time period utilized must be a configurable parameter. Time frames for application of security-relevant software updates may be dependent upon the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process. The container platform components will be configured to check for and install security-relevant software updates within an identified time period from the availability of the update. The container platform registry will ensure the images are current. The specific time period will be defined by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).
STIG Date
Container Platform Security Requirements Guide 2021-12-14

Details

Check Text ( C-36169r601827_chk )
Review documentation and configuration to determine if the container platform registry inspects and contains approved vendor repository latest images containing security-relevant updates within a timeframe directed by an authoritative source (IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, STIGs, etc.).

If the container platform registry does not contain the latest image with security-relevant updates within the time period directed by the authoritative source, this is a finding.

The container platform registry should help the user understand where the code in the environment was deployed from, and must provide controls that prevent deployment from untrusted sources or registries.
Fix Text (F-36137r601187_fix)
Configure the container platform registry to use approved vendor repository to ensure latest images containing security-relevant updates are installed.