Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-256777 | SRG-APP-000457-NDM-000352 | SV-256777r991550_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Security flaws with firmware 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 firmware updates. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously. |
STIG | Date |
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Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Check Text ( C-60452r991549_chk ) |
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Obtain evidence that software updates are consistently applied to the network device within the time frame defined for each patch. If such evidence cannot be obtained, or the evidence that is obtained indicates a pattern of noncompliance, this is a finding. If the network device does not install security-relevant updates within the time period directed by the authoritative source, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-60395r891337_fix) |
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Institute and adhere to policies and procedures to ensure that patches are consistently applied to the network device within the time allowed. |