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The MQ Appliance messaging server must install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-74831 MQMH-AS-000810 SV-89505r1_rule Medium
Description
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) to production systems after thorough testing of the patches within a lab environment. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.
STIG Date
IBM MQ Appliance V9.0 AS Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-06-09

Details

Check Text ( C-74689r1_chk )
From the MQ Appliance CLI, enter the following command:

show version

If the displayed version does not correspond to the most recent organizationally approved available firmware update, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-81447r1_fix)
Install the most recent organizationally proved firmware update available from the vendor.