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Manage Linux vulnerabilities

This topic describes how to manage Linux vulnerabilities.

Procedure

  1. On the product management page, select the Server Guard button. fg-dc-sg-3.2.1.1-1

  2. On the Server Guard page, click the Vulnerabilities tab. fg-dc-sg-3.2.1.1-2

  3. On the Vulnerability page, click the Linux Software tab. fg-dc-sg-3.2.1.1-3

  4. On the Linux Software section, review the detected Linux vulnerabilities.

    Note: You can click on a specific vulnerability to view details and affected servers in a dedicated panel.

    • Detail: This tab displays the basic information about the vulnerability, including the name, Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score, and description.
    • Pending vulnerability: This tab displays the servers that are affected by the vulnerability.

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  5. Handle the vulnerability based on its impact.

    Prioritize and address the vulnerabilities based on their impact and CVSS score.

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You can manage a vulnerability for one or multiple affected servers at a time.

  • To manage a vulnerability for one affected server, find the server and select an action from the actions column of the server.
  • To manage a vulnerability for multiple affected servers, select the servers and select an action in the lower-left corner.