MEDIUM

Ensure instances use latest operating system images

Compute instances should use current OS images with security patches.

Security Impact

Outdated images may contain known vulnerabilities.

How to Remediate

Use Oracle-provided images or custom images with current patches.

Affected Resources

OCI::Core::InstanceOCI::Core::Image

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
oracle-compute-5
Service
Oracle Cloud Compute
Category
Patch Management
Severity
MEDIUM

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