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cis-ubuntu1204-v110-1-1

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Install Updates, Patches and Additional Security Software

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/CyberStrikeus/CyberStrike/blob/HEAD/.cyberstrike/skill/CIS_benchmarks/Operating_Systems/Ubuntu/CIS_Ubuntu_12.04_LTS_Server_Benchmark_v1.1.0/cis-ubuntu1204-v110-1-1/SKILL.md

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1.1 Install Updates, Patches and Additional Security Software (Not Scored)

Profile Applicability

  • Level 1

Description

Periodically patches are released for included software either due to security flaws or to include additional functionality.

Rationale

Newer patches may contain security enhancements that would not be available through the latest full update. As a result, it is recommended that the latest software patches be used to take advantage of the latest functionality. As with any software installation, organizations need to determine if a given update meets their requirements and verify the compatibility and supportability of any additional software against the update revision that is selected.

Audit Procedure

Using Command Line

apt-get update
apt-get --just-print upgrade

Expected Result

If there are no packages to update, the system is up to date. If packages are listed, they should be reviewed and applied as appropriate.

Remediation

Using Command Line

apt-get upgrade

Default Value

By default, Ubuntu does not automatically install updates.

References

  • CIS Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Server Benchmark v1.1.0

Profile

Level 1 - Not Scored