Check: GEN000100
VMware ESX 3 Server:
GEN000100
(in version v1 r2)
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
Check the release information for the operating system. 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-12441r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-11940
Group Title: GEN000100
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001230 |
Incorporate flaw remediation into the organizational configuration management process. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SI-2 |
Flaw Remediation |