Why Did My Scan Target Fail with an "Inaccessible OVAL File" Error?
Written by Noah Garland
Updated at November 15th, 2024
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The "Inaccessible OVAL File" error occurs when the system is unable to download or access the vulnerability database during the scan. This prevents the scan from completing and causes it to be skipped.
Suggested Actions to Resolve the Issue:
Check Network Connectivity: Ensure that the machine being scanned has stable and reliable network connectivity, as accessing external vulnerability databases is essential for a successful scan.
Verify Disk Space Availability: Confirm that there is sufficient disk space on the machine. Low disk space can interfere with downloading necessary files and contribute to the scan failure.
After addressing these factors, try re-running the scan to see if it completes successfully.
If the issue continues, please contact us for further assistance and troubleshooting.