How do I solve Missing OS Patch issues on MetaDefender Endpoint/MetaDefender IT-OT Access managed Linux devices?

Users running MetaDefender Endpoint on one or more Linux devices may occasionally see MetaDefender IT-OT Access device compliance warnings/flags related to Missing OS Patches.

These warnings/flags are triggered by device issues and will appear under MetaDefender IT-OT Access Console>Inventory>Devices>Relevant Device>Detailed Device Information>Missing Patches.

To remediate Missing OS Patch related device compliance issues on your managed Linux devices, please follow the relevant instructions below.

Debian

1. To synchronize your update package index with the latest available update index online, open a Terminal and type sudo apt-get update, then enter your admin password as prompted.

2. Next, to install the latest versions of all packages currently installed on your system, type sudo apt-get upgrade then hit Enter.

3. Alternatively, you can include the install of selected packages after the standard upgrades by typing sudo apt-get install package-name and then hitting Enter. For a list of available updates and package names, type apt list –upgradable

RPM

For .rpm based Linux, open a Terminal and type sudo yum update.