STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro (SLEM) 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

Vendor-packaged SLEM 5 security patches and updates must be installed and up to date.

DISA Rule

SV-261273r996311_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-261273

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

SLEM-05-214010

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the applicable SLEM 5 patches available from SUSE by running the following command:

> sudo transactional-update patch

> sudo reboot

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Verify SLEM 5 security patches and updates are installed and up to date.

Note: Updates are required to be applied with a frequency determined by the site or Program Management Office (PMO).

Check for required SLEM 5 patches and updates with the following command:

> sudo zypper patch-check
0 patches needed (0 security patches)

If the patch repository data is corrupt, check that the available package security updates have been installed on the system with the following command:

> sudo cut -d "|" -f 1-4 -s --output-delimiter " | " /var/log/zypp/history | grep -v " radd "
2023-09-25 12:23:25 | install | cockpit-ws | 298-150500.1.4
2023-09-25 12:23:26 | install | cockpit-storaged | 298-150500.1.4
2023-09-25 12:23:26 | install | cockpit-selinux | 298-150500.1.4

If SLEM 5 has not been patched within the site or PMO frequency, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-261273

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SLEM-05-214010

Severity Override Guidance

Verify SLEM 5 security patches and updates are installed and up to date.

Note: Updates are required to be applied with a frequency determined by the site or Program Management Office (PMO).

Check for required SLEM 5 patches and updates with the following command:

> sudo zypper patch-check
0 patches needed (0 security patches)

If the patch repository data is corrupt, check that the available package security updates have been installed on the system with the following command:

> sudo cut -d "|" -f 1-4 -s --output-delimiter " | " /var/log/zypp/history | grep -v " radd "
2023-09-25 12:23:25 | install | cockpit-ws | 298-150500.1.4
2023-09-25 12:23:26 | install | cockpit-storaged | 298-150500.1.4
2023-09-25 12:23:26 | install | cockpit-selinux | 298-150500.1.4

If SLEM 5 has not been patched within the site or PMO frequency, this is a finding.

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M

Target Key

5596