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1.2.6 Obtain Software Package Updates with yum

Information

The yum update utility performs software updates, including dependency analysis, based on repository metadata and can be run manually from the command line, invoked from one of the provided front-end tools, or configured to run automatically at specified intervals.

Rationale:

The yum update utility is the preferred method to update software since it checks for dependencies and ensures that the software is installed correctly. Refer to your local patch management procedures for the method used to perform yum updates.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Run the following command to install updates:

# yum update

Default Value:

OS Default: N/A

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3096

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|SI-4, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 35a7f668e47076fc9b0d9de07f7058e91c3f25e4572cb35d57eb539a4d9a1294