The network device must install security-relevant software updates within the time period directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-256777	SRG-APP-000457-NDM-000352	SV-256777r991609_rule		Medium

Description

Security flaws with firmware are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant firmware updates. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

STIG	Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide	2025-02-11

Details

Check Text (C-60452r991549_chk)

Obtain evidence that software updates are consistently applied to the network device within the time frame defined for each patch.

If such evidence cannot be obtained, or the evidence that is obtained indicates a pattern of noncompliance, this is a finding.

If the network device does not install security-relevant updates within the time period directed by the authoritative source, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-60395r891337_fix)

Institute and adhere to policies and procedures to ensure that patches are consistently applied to the network device within the time allowed.