TMA-AZURE-STORAGE-17.3
Ensure Storage Explorer is using the latest version
Description
Ensure all users accessing Azure Storage resources with Storage Explorer are using the latest version of the software, applying updates promptly to safeguard against new vulnerabilities and benefit from the latest security enhancements. Using the latest version of Storage Explorer is essential for safeguarding access to Azure Storage resources.
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.
Audit from Storage Explorer for MacOS 1. Go to Storage Explorer. 2. From the menu bar, click Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer. 3. Click About. 4. Check the Version listed. 5. Compare the installed version with the latest released version from https://github.com/microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer/releases. 6. Ensure that the installed Storage Explorer version matches the latest released version.
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
Remediate from Storage Explorer for MacOS 1. Go to Storage Explorer. 2. From the menu bar, click Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer. 3. Click Check for Updates. 4. Follow the instructions to install the latest version of Storage Explorer.
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- azurecloudstorage
- Reference
- CIS Microsoft Azure Storage Services Benchmark v2.0.0 - 17.3 Ensure Storage Explorer is using the latest version