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The Operating System must be current and at the latest release level.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25374 | OSX00670 M6 | SV-38569r1_rule | VIVM-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Failure to install the most current Operating System (OS) updates leaves a system vulnerable to exploitation. Current OS updates and patches correct known security and system vulnerabilities. If an OS is not at a supported level this will be upgraded to a Category I finding. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-04-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-37763r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Open a terminal session and enter one of the following commands. sudo softwareupdate --list OR sudo softwareupdate --list --all Review the results and verify the system is at the current release level. If not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33007r1_fix) |
|---|
| Install the current OS updates and patches. |