Check: OL6-00-000010
Oracle Linux 6 STIG:
OL6-00-000010
(in version v2 r7)
Title
The Oracle Linux operating system must be a vendor-supported release. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
An operating system release is considered "supported" if the vendor continues to provide security patches for the product. With an unsupported release, it will not be possible to resolve security issues discovered in the system software.
Check Content
Note: This STIG has been moved to sunset and will no longer be maintained. Verify the version of the operating system is vendor supported. Check the version of the operating system with the following command: # cat /etc/oracle-release Oracle Linux release 6.10 Current end of Support for Oracle Linux 6 is 31 March 2024. If the release is not supported by the vendor, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Upgrade to a supported version of the operating system.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224675r880701_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224675
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |