2.3 Set Update Interval Time Checks

Information

This setting configures the amount of time the system waits in between each check for updates.

Rationale:

Frequent checks for updates will help mitigate vulnerabilities.

Impact:

app.update.enabled must be set to true for this preference to take effect.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration, set app.update.interval to 43200:

Type about:config in the address bar

Type app.update.interval in the filter

Configure the setting as prescribed.

OR

Open the mozilla.cfg file in the installation directory with a text editor

Add the following lines to mozilla.cfg:

lockPref('app.update.interval', 43200);

Default Value:

43200

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4299

Item Details

Category: RISK ASSESSMENT

References: 800-53|RA-5

Plugin: Unix

Control ID: 237323262bcc33a9cccbf5c8beb99b1e13bdddbe501560f56d58d7345cb8b23f