The vAMI must have security-relevant software updates installed 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-240958	VRAU-VA-000595	SV-240958r879827_rule		Medium

Description
Security flaws with software applications 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 software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes) to production systems after thorough testing of the patches within a lab environment. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

Description

Security flaws with software applications 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 software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes) to production systems after thorough testing of the patches within a lab environment. Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously.

STIG	Date
VMware vRealize Automation 7.x vAMI Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-44191r676039_chk )
Interview the ISSO and/or the SA. Determine if a local procedure exists to install security-relevant software updates in a satisfactory timeframe. If a procedure does not exist or is not being followed, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-44150r676040_fix)
Develop and implement a site procedure to install security-relevant software updates in a satisfactory timeframe.