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The operating system must be a supported release.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-11940 GEN000100 SV-27051r1_rule VIVM-1 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
Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-05-25

Details

Check Text ( C-27965r1_chk )
# 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 (F-11211r2_fix)
Upgrade to a supported version of the operating system.