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VMware ESX operating systems that are no longer supported by the vendor for security updates must not be installed on a system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-68723 ESX0005 SV-83301r1_rule High
Description
VMware ESX operating systems, virtual machines, and associated management software that are no longer supported by VMware for security updates are not evaluated or updated for vulnerabilities leaving them open to potential attack. Organizations must transition to a supported ESXi operating system, virtual machines, and associated management software to ensure continued support.
STIG Date
VMware ESX 3 Server 2016-05-13

Details

Check Text ( C-69215r1_chk )
VMware support for ESX versions 3 and 4 ended 21 May 2016. If ESX version 3 or 4 is installed on a system, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-74845r1_fix)
Upgrade ESX version 3 and 4 systems to supported versions.