NGINX
TMA-NGINX-1.2.2
Ensure the latest software package is installed
MediumLevel 1Manual reviewnginx
Description
As new security vulnerabilities are discovered, the corresponding fixes are implemented by your NGINX software package provider. Installing the latest software version ensures these fixes are available on your system. Manual review: the benchmark gives no reliable automated check for this control.
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 your NGINX package is up to date, run the following command (example): Redhat: dnf info nginx
How it is fixed
Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch
To install the latest NGINX package, run the following command (example): Redhat: dnf update nginx -y
Properties
- Operating systems
- Any
- Tags
- nginxinstallation
- Reference
- CIS NGINX Benchmark v3.0.0 - 1.2.2 Ensure the latest software package is installed