Details

Periodically, IBM releases fix packs to enhance features and resolve defects, including security defects. It is recommended that the DB2 instance remain current with all fix packs.

Installing the latest DB2 fix pack will help protect the database from known vulnerabilities as well as reduce downtime that may otherwise result from functional defects.

NOTE: Nessus has provided the target output to assist in reviewing the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Apply the latest fix pack as offered from IBM.

Supportive Information

The following resource is also helpful.

• https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1654

This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: System and Information Integrity.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.

References

• 800-53|SI-2c.

Source

• Tenable.com/audits