Overview
The following error is shown when scanning on a Linux operating system:
OS not supported for missing patches detection.
This article provides a solution based on the identified root cause of the issue.
Information
Environment
- GFI LanGuard
- Linux operating systems
Root Cause Analysis
Diagnosis
The account being used to scan using Linux operating systems needs to be a local account.
Solution
- Check if a supported Linux operating system is being used.
- Use the credentials of a local user with SUDO privileges or the ROOT account.
- Perform a scan.
Confirmation
Users should now be able to scan using Linux without encountering the error.