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The operating system must be a supported release.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN000100-ESXI5-000062 | GEN000100-ESXI5-000062 | GEN000100-ESXI5-000062_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi v5 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-01-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-GEN000100-ESXI5-000062_chk ) |
|---|
| From the vSphere Client/vCenter and select the host: View the menu header above the "Configuration" tab. If the version is not supported, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-GEN000100-ESXI5-000062_fix) |
|---|
| Upgrade to a supported version. |