Title

The operating system must be a 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. # uname -a Oracle has committed to indefinite "sustaining support" for recent Solaris operating system releases. Verify proof of purchase of support from Oracle. If the release is not supported, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Upgrade to a supported version of the operating system.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-226430r877407_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-226430

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480

Expert Comments

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