Viewing the severity of a missing patch affected by a rule is critical for effective vulnerability management and prioritization. By viewing the severity of missing patches in Saner CSRM, you can prioritize the application of critical patches that address significant vulnerabilities.
To view the severity of a patch affected by a rule:
Step1: Access the Top 10 Missing Patches Grid
Navigate to the Top 10 Missing Patches block in Saner CSRM dashboard that displays the most critical patches yet to be applied
Step2: Locate the Patch
In the search box, key in the Rule number(for example, 2023-0038) and press the enter key.
Step3: Review Severity and Affected Rules
In the results view, check the Severity column that indicates if the patch is of High, Medium, or Low severity.
You can also review the Affected Rules section, which lists the rules impacted by the missing patch.
Step4[Optional]: Analyze Additional Details
Apart from the severity, the detailed view also provides insight into:
Affected Services: services impacted by the missing patch
Regions: geographic locations that comprise of affected resources
Resource Count: number of resources affected by the rule
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