Title

Systems must be at supported service pack (SP) or release levels. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Systems at unsupported service packs or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities and leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a service pack level supported by the vendor with new security updates.

Check Content

Fix Text

Update the system to a supported service pack. Application of new service packs should be thoroughly tested before deploying in a production environment.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32242r3_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1073

Group Title: Unsupported Service Packs

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