WN12-GE-000023 - Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 must employ automated mechanisms to determine the state of system components with regard to flaw remediation using the following frequency: continuously, where ESS is used; 30 days, for any additional internal network scans not covered by ESS; and annually, for external scans by Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP) - CNDSP.

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Information

Without the use of automated mechanisms to scan for security flaws on a continuous and/or periodic basis, the operating system or other system components may remain vulnerable to the exploits presented by undetected software flaws. The operating system may have an integrated solution incorporating continuous scanning using ESS and periodic scanning using other tools.

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

Solution

Install DoD-approved ESS software and ensure it is operating continuously.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_2012_and_2012_R2_MS_V3R5_STIG.zip

Item Details

References: CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001233, Rule-ID|SV-225434r793248_rule, STIG-ID|WN12-GE-000023, STIG-Legacy|SV-51582, STIG-Legacy|V-36734, Vuln-ID|V-225434

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 89e6e50c3daef687ef121b9d9ed52378225d7cc8aa8cd33bfbb98cd8dc93f7e7