TMA-ANDROID-1.1
Ensure device firmware is up to date
HighLevel 1Manual reviewandroid
Description
Ensure that the device is kept up to date with security patch levels. The recommended state for this setting is: Apply updates.
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.
To verify that your device is updated to the most recent firmware version: phone's Settings app > System > Advanced > System update > Verify that the Android Security patch level is current and that no new updates exist.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Follow the below steps to check and update the device security patch level: phone's Settings app > System > Advanced > System Updates > Check for update > Apply the update if available.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- androiddevice-settings
- Reference
- CIS Google Android Benchmark v1.6.0 - 1.1 Ensure device firmware is up to date