STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Apple macOS 15 (Sequoia) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The macOS system must install security-relevant software updates within 30 days unless the time period is directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, STIGs).

DISA Rule

SV-268575r1149426_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-268575

Group Title

SRG-OS-000439-GPOS-00195

Rule Version

APPL-15-999999

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Install the latest updates within 30 days unless the time period is directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, STIGs).

Check Contents

Verify security-relevant software updates are installed on the operating system within 30 days unless the time period is directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, STIGs).

Click the Apple icon on the menu at the top left corner of the screen.
Select the "About This Mac" option.
Select the "More Info..." button.
Under the macOS section, there are details about the update version.
Compare this to the latest available macOS update version.

If the installed updates are not the latest and the latest updates have been available for 30 days or more, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-268575

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APPL-15-999999

Severity Override Guidance

Verify security-relevant software updates are installed on the operating system within 30 days unless the time period is directed by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, STIGs).

Click the Apple icon on the menu at the top left corner of the screen.
Select the "About This Mac" option.
Select the "More Info..." button.
Under the macOS section, there are details about the update version.
Compare this to the latest available macOS update version.

If the installed updates are not the latest and the latest updates have been available for 30 days or more, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5661