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V-278990

CAT I (High)

The Mainframe Product must be a version supported by the vendor.

Rule ID

SV-278990r1137813_rule

STIG

Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R4

CCIs

CCI-003376

Discussion

Unsupported software and systems should not be used because fixes to newly identified bugs will not be implemented by the vendor. The lack of support can result in potential vulnerabilities. Software and systems at unsupported servicing levels or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities, which leaves them subject to exploitation. When maintenance updates and patches are no longer available, software is no longer considered supported and should be upgraded or decommissioned.

Check Content

Verify the Mainframe Product is a version supported by the vendor.

If the Mainframe Product is not a version supported by the vendor, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Install or update the Mainframe Product to a version supported by the vendor.