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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-220621 CISC-ND-001470 SV-220621r521267_rule 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 enables operations to maintain a stable and reliable network provided by improved quality of service and security features.
STIG Date
Cisco IOS Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide 2021-06-02

Details

Check Text ( C-22336r507909_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 at:

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-22325r507910_fix)
Upgrade the switch to a supported release.