The Cisco switch must be running an IOS release that is currently supported by Cisco Systems.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | V-220517 | SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000351 | CISC-ND-001470 | SV-220517r961863_rule | 2025-02-27 | 3 |
| 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. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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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 |
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| Upgrade the switch to a supported release. |