Ensure system firmware updates are installed

低等級 1人工審核aix

說明

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.

檢查方式

稽核方法: 人工審核

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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.

修補方式

修補方法: 操作指南或基礎設施修補檔

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

屬性

作業系統: 不限
標籤: aixservices
參考資料: CIS IBM AIX 7 Benchmark v1.2.0 - 7.2 Ensure system firmware updates are installed