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The operating system must support automated patch management tools to facilitate flaw remediation to organization-defined information system components.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL-06-000456-PNF | RHEL-06-000456-PNF | RHEL-06-000456-PNF_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The organization (including any contractor to the organization) must promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling, must also be addressed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-02-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-RHEL-06-000456-PNF_chk ) |
|---|
| RHEL6 supports this requirement and cannot be configured to be out of compliance. This is a permanent not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-RHEL-06-000456-PNF_fix) |
|---|
| This requirement is a permanent not a finding. No fix is required. |