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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 Draft 2013-01-10

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.