The System packages must be up to date with the most recent vendor updates and security fixes.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-216045 | SRG-OS-000480 | SOL-11.1-020010 | SV-216045r959010_rule | 2026-02-19 | 3 |
Description
Failure to install security updates can provide openings for attack.
ℹ️ Check
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
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.