Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220517 | CISC-ND-001470 | SV-220517r604141_rule | High |
Description |
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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 |
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Cisco NX-OS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-03-26 |
Check Text ( C-22232r539272_chk ) |
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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) |
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Upgrade the switch to a supported release. |