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-220517r961863_rule | CCI-000366 | 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 | 2025-05-19 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-220517r961863_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.