The operating system must be a supported release.

From VMware ESXi Server 5.0 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-51287r1_rule The operating system must be a supported release.

Vulnerability discussion

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.

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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

Upgrade to a supported version.

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