The Juniper SRX Services Gateway must be configured to use Junos 12.1 X46 or later to meet the minimum required version for DoD.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-223236 | JUSX-DM-000166 | SV-223236r961863_rule | CCI-000366 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| Earlier versions of Junos may have reached the end of life cycle support by the vendor. Junos 12.1X46 is not a UC APL certified version, while 12.1X46 is UC APL Certified. The SRX with Junos 12.1X46 has been NIAP certified as a firewall and VPN. Junos 12.1X46 contains a number of enhancements, particularly related to IPv6, that are relevant to the STIG. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Juniper SRX Services Gateway NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-12-20 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-223236r961863_chk)
Verify the version installed is Junos 12.1 X46 or later. In operational mode, type the following:
show version
If the Junos version installed is not 12.1 X46 or later, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-24897r513396_fix)
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for upgrading the Junos version. Software updates must be from an approved site and follow approved DoD procedures and verification processes in accordance with site testing procedures.