Alert for "Application package not up to date" is currently a false alert

Palo Alto Networks
#1

Known:

  • App + Threat set to download and install daily
  • Latest App + Threat is downladed and installed


Problem:

  • When updates do not occur every few days this alert may become a false alert.
  • Can we compare to the available updates list after a check for updates? CLI "reqeust content upgrade check
    • Version Size Released on Downloaded Installed
    • -------------------------------------------------------------------------
    • 744-4278 32MB 2017/10/18 00:13:09 CDT no no
    • 748-4315 35MB 2017/11/07 18:49:47 CST yes current
  • Below is a screenshot of existing dynamic updates for Apps+Threats according to the support site validating the upgrade check is showing the latest content.Image title


#2

#3

IIRC, the original request for this check came with a requirement of not using "request content upgrade check" because that requires admin priviliges on the device. I'm not sure I'm correct, and I've asked the original requester to share the feedback too.