The operating system must be a supported release.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-11940 | GEN000100 | SV-27049r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27963r2_chk ) |
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| Check the version of the operating system. Example: # cat /etc/redhat-release Vendor End-of-Support Information: Red Hat Enterprise 5: 31 Mar 2017 Check with the vendor for additional information. If the version installed is not supported, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-11211r2_fix) |
|---|
| Upgrade to a supported version of the operating system. |