Details
It is important that these updates be applied in a timely manner to prevent unauthorized persons from exploiting the identified vulnerabilities.
Solution
Perform the following to ensure the system is configured as prescribed:
1. Choose Apple menu > Software Update – If prompted, enter an admin name and password.
2. Install all available updates and software patches that are applicable.
Alternatively:
1. In Terminal, run the following:
softwareupdate -l
2. In Terminal, run the following for any packages that show up in step 1:
sudo softwareupdate -i packagename
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
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 Unix.