How do I update my Cisco vulnerability database (VDB)?

The initial setup on the management center automatically downloads and installs the latest VDB from Cisco as a one-time operation. It also schedules a weekly task to download the latest available software updates, which includes the latest VDB. We recommend you review this weekly task and adjust if necessary, by navigating in cdFMC to System gear icon > Tools > Scheduling.Updating the Vulnerability Database is a two-step process:

Before you begin

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You must be in the global domain to perform this task.

Procedure

Step 1

Download the latest VDB Version using one of these methods:

  • The manual way.

  • The automated way.

Step 2

Install the downloaded VDB.

  1. substep

  2. substep