AIX operating systems that are no longer supported by IBM for security updates must not be installed on a system.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-54779	GEN999999	SV-69025r1_rule		High

Description
AIX operating systems that are no longer supported by IBM for security updates are not evaluated or updated for vulnerabilities leaving them open to potential attack. Organizations must transition to a supported operating system to ensure continued support.

STIG	Date
AIX 5.3 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE	2014-10-03

Details

Check Text ( C-55401r1_chk )
IBM standard support services for AIX 5.3 ended 30 April 2012. If AIX 5.3 is installed on a system and does not have an extended support services contract from IBM, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-59637r1_fix)
Upgrade AIX 5.3 systems to a supported operating system version or obtain an extended support services contract from IBM.