Ensure system firmware updates are installed

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Descripción

Security vulnerabilities and functional improvements are regularly addressed through firmware updates to the system and adapter firmware. Unpatched system or adapter firmware can expose systems to known vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers. It is recommended that system and adadpter firmware updates be performed on enterprise assets on a regular basis.

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Execute the following command to obtain details of the hardware model and firmware # /usr/sbin/lsconf 2> /dev/null | /usr/bin/grep -E "System Model|Firmware" Compare the installed firmware with the latest available from IBM FixCentral for the identified hardware model. Note: This command should only be run on an partition which has physical hardware adaptors assigned to it. e.g. a partition configured as VIOS.

Cómo se corrige

Método de corrección: Guía o parche de infraestructura

Download the latest available from IBM FixCentral for the identified hardware model and follow the provided instructions to apply to the system/adapter

Propiedades

Sistemas operativos: Cualquiera
Etiquetas: aixservices
Referencia: CIS IBM AIX 7 Benchmark v1.2.0 - 7.2 Ensure system firmware updates are installed