Ensure that the latest OS Patches for all Virtual Machines are applied

MediumLevel 1Manual reviewalibaba

Description

Ensure that the latest OS patches for all virtual machines are applied. Windows and Linux virtual machines should be kept updated to: Address a specific bug or flaw Improve an OS or application's general stability Fix a security vulnerability The Alibaba Cloud Security Center checks for the ... Reported as a manual review item: the benchmark audit needs console review or organisational judgement.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.

1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Vulnerabilities 3. Ensure all vulnerabilities are fixed Expected state: 1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Vulnerabilities 3. Apply all patches for vulnerabilities

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

1. Logon to Security Center Console 2. Select Vulnerabilities 3. Apply all patches for vulnerabilities

Properties

Operating systems: Any
Tags: alibabaecs
Reference: CIS Alibaba Cloud Foundation Benchmark v2.0.1 - 4.5 Ensure that the latest OS Patches for all Virtual Machines are applied