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(end of extended support) Oracle-Linux-6.9-2017.12.18-0

Release Notes:

Note

Oracle Linux Extended Support for Oracle Linux 6 ended on December 31, 2024. Oracle Linux 6 has moved to Sustaining Support. For more information, see Lifetime Support Policy.

  • Includes fix for character encoding issue in /etc/fstab.

  • This image supports X7 hosts.

  • This image implements stricter access policies, outlined below.

Access Policies

The security configuration for this image includes the following account access and password requirements:

  • Prevents log in with an empty password.
  • The maximum password age is 90 days.
  • The account expires after of 90 days of inactivity.
  • Accounts are locked out for 30 minutes after five unsuccessful log in attempts.
  • New passwords cannot be the same as the previous four passwords.
  • Passwords must be at least eight characters, and contain at least one of each of the following:
    • lowercase character.
    • uppercase character.
    • special character.
  • Passwords must not be the same as the user name or user ID.
  • Passwords must not be dictionary words.
  • Passwords must not be commonly used patterns or combinations such as "welcome1", "guest2", "oracle1", "password5", "12345678", "qwerty".

Security and Compliance

Oracle Linux platform images are based on the most recent release of Oracle Linux and are updated monthly. If you need to confirm the status of certifications, such as FIPS 140-3 or Common Criteria, see the Oracle Security Evaluations page for the latest information. FIPS mode is not enabled in Oracle Linux platform images. To modify this setting, see the FIPS section of the Oracle Linux Security Guide under Oracle Linux documentation or contact support for assistance.

For other operating systems, check with your vendor for more information.

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