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The Cisco switch must be running an IOS release that is currently supported by Cisco Systems.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-220517 CISC-ND-001470 SV-220517r604141_rule High
Description
Network devices running an unsupported operating system lack current security fixes required to mitigate the risks associated with recent vulnerabilities. Running a supported release also enables operations to maintain a stable and reliable network provided by improved quality of service and security features.
STIG Date
Cisco NX-OS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-03-26

Details

Check Text ( C-22232r539272_chk )
Verify that the switch is in compliance with this requirement by having the switch administrator enter the following command: show version

Verify that the release is still supported by Cisco. All releases supported by Cisco can be found on the following URL:

www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/ios-nx-os-software

If the switch is not running a supported release, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-22221r539273_fix)
Upgrade the switch to a supported release.