The Arista Multilayer Switch must be updated to one of the minimum approved versions of EOS.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-67195 | AMLS-NM-000500 | SV-81685r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| The Arista Multilayer Switch uses the EOS operating system. Updates to EOS contain new security-related features and security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Running a current DoD-approved software version improves the security posture of the network device. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Arista MLS DCS-7000 Series NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-09-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-67773r1_chk ) |
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| Verify the Arista Multilayer Switch configuration using the “Show version” command. Review the software image version, and verify it is a minimum DoD-approved version. The current approved minimum versions are 4.16.0F, 4.15.3F, 4.14.11M, or later. If the Arista Multilayer Switch is not using a minimum approved versions of EOS, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-73307r2_fix) |
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| Configure the Arista Multilayer Switch to use an approved software version. Download the approved version from www.arista.com/support, copy the .swi file to flash via an approved file transfer mechanism, and then enter: Enable Configure Boot system flash: Write memory reload |