V-248523
Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Title
OL 8 vendor-packaged system security patches and updates must be installed and up to date.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Timely patching is critical for maintaining the operational availability, confidentiality, and integrity of information technology (IT) systems. However, failure to keep operating system and application software patched is a common mistake made by IT professionals. New patches are released daily, and it is often difficult for even experienced System Administrators to keep abreast of all the new patches. When new weaknesses in an operating system exist, patches are usually mad...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Install the operating system patches or updated packages available from Oracle within 30 days or sooner as local policy dictates.