The System packages must be up to date with the most recent vendor updates and security fixes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-216045 | SOL-11.1-020010 | SV-216045r959010_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Failure to install security updates can provide openings for attack. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-05 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-216045r959010_chk)
The Software Installation Profile is required.
An up-to-date Solaris repository must be accessible to the system. Enter the command:
# pkg publisher
to determine the current repository publisher. If a repository is not accessible, it may need to be locally installed and configured.
Check for Solaris software package updates:
# pfexec pkg update -n
If the command does not report "No updates available for this image," this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-17281r372518_fix)
The Software Installation Profile is required.
An up-to-date Solaris repository must be accessible to the system. Enter the command:
# pkg publisher
to determine the current repository publisher. If a repository is not accessible, it may need to be locally installed and configured.
Update system packages to the current version.
# pfexec pkg update
A reboot may be required for the updates to take effect.