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5.3.1.1 Ensure latest version of pam is installed

Audit#

Run the following command to verify the version of libpam-runtime on the system: 

# dpkg-query -s libpam-runtime | grep -P -- '^(Status|Version)\b'

The output should be similar to: 

Status: install ok installed
Version: 1.5.2-6

Remediation#

- IF - the version of libpam-runtime on the system is less than version 1.5.2-6: Run the following command to update to the latest version of PAM: 

# apt upgrade libpam-runtime