Establish Firmware Currency

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Description

The MFD’s operating logic that controls device functionality and service operation is often stored in firmware or Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). It is recommended that firmware revisions remain current. Ensuring firmware currency will eliminate exposure to published defects and vulnerabilities that have been mitigated in more recent firmware revisions. 2. Remote Device Management This section provides guidance on the secure configuration of the Remote Device Management features of Multi-Function Devices. 2.1 TCP/IP Configuration This section provides guidance on the secure configuration of the TCP/IP capabilities of Multi-Function Devices.

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

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Verify compliance with CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 1.3.1: Establish Firmware Currency.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

Follow the remediation procedure in CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 section 1.3.1 to configure: Establish Firmware Currency.

Properties

Operating systems: Any
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Reference: CIS Multi-Function Device Benchmark v1.0.0 - 1.3.1 Establish Firmware Currency