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Assessment Title
Rule Text
Security-related Software Patches will be applied.
Description
Discussion Text
Major software vendors release security patches and hot fixes to their products when security vulnerabilities are discovered. It is essential that these updates be applied in a timely manner to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting identified vulnerabilities.
The Severity code may be elevated to a Category I if patches deemed Critical have not been applied.
The Severity code may be elevated to a Category I if patches deemed Critical have not been applied.
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